I had the halloumi and citrus salad, it was delicious. I also had the salmon with a sweet potato…read morepuree. Both were really good! I sat at the bar and Robert took great care of me. The atmosphere was a lively after-work crowd but I felt welcomed.

I stopped in for a quick breakfast before work and asked the hostess how fast a coffee and parfait…read morewould be. She literally took me to the table and told the back what I wanted so my food was out in about 5-10 minutes and I was easily able to be on my way just in time! Prices are Ritz-level so my coffee and parfait clocked in at $30 but, expected. Service was excellent, I expect nothing less, and the decor and ambiance is classy and elegant. Smaller space, but gets busier at night for dinner.

Food was excellent and service on point. We had spicy smoky margs, a new favorite cocktail…read more Brussels sprouts and the smoked salmon small plate so good. If staying at the Crystal City Westin, definitely check out the bar or restaurant.

I live in Alexandria and Stillwater and Stone in Arlington seemed to be a nice restaurant to share…read morea dinner with my wife on a date night. The food was great; the service was engaging and eager to provide good service. The restaurant is in a Westin Hotel. Unlike other Westin's we have been to, this Westin charges $50 to park your car for more than two hours; about $28 to park 0-2 hours. The other Westin locations we have been validate the parking for patrons who eat at their restaurant. This location did not. This was not made clear before I entered the property. The management at Westin needs to understand that an otherwise enjoyable afternoon can be ruined by excessive parking fees. This can't be good for business; not mine anyway.

Let's start with the Sunday Brunch…read more I defy anyone to find fault with that value. First round of mimosas is expensive but the next six rounds is cheeeeap. And the selection?!?! For under $70 two people can have crab cakes benedict, fried brussels, crispy French toast... I don't even remember. Like ten different things! I didn't have to eat again until 9pm. The food was great! Vinny, who was our handler (clearly he has training in special education or something because we that table. Or maybe the TIPS trainings have advanced to include messy brunch people) was fun, patient, and knowledgeable. This is THE SPOT for brunch on Sunday.

Maker's Union is a perfectly serviceable restaurant... and I mean that in the most complimentary…read morethree-star-ish way possible. Let's start with the unexpected hero of this story... the chicken sandwich. This thing had absolutely no business being as good as it was. The breaded chicken slapped, the pickle had that perfect crisp snap, and the brioche bun came strolling in like it knew it was the prettiest person at the party. Seriously, that bun deserves recognition for its supporting role. Even the fries were really good, and I'm not a fries guy. Usually fries are just the edible packing material keeping my sandwich from sliding around the plate, but I actually found myself eating these voluntarily. Unfortunately, my margarita was aggressively mid. It wasn't bad. It wasn't good. It was technically a margarita and successfully completed all contractual obligations associated with being one. The atmosphere was... a restaurant. There were tables. There were chairs. People ate food at them. No particular vibe or energy jumped out at me. Service was similarly pure, uncut service. We ordered things. Those things arrived. Transactions occurred. Mission accomplished. Would I go back? Absolutely if someone suggested it. Would I cross state lines and embark on a pilgrimage? Probably not. But I'd order that chicken sandwich again without hesitation... and maybe ask if they'll put my margarita on a brioche bun too.

Randomly roaming around Crystal City area. Visiting what's new on our old stomping grounds. This…read morespot intrigued our appetite. Service was very friendly and accommodating! Place is very intimate and vibey at the same time. We ordered Gyoza be Boeuf, Steamed Shumai, Garlic Chives Gao, and the Char Siu Chicken Rice. We enjoyed the dumplings! Very fresh. Chicken was tender and delicious! Great spot for a date night!

As far as I'm concerned, everything on this menu is a home run. Delicious, unique, and impossible…read moreto stop taking more bites even when you're so full you can barely move. We had the chicken karage and pork XLB to start. We were too polite to fight over the four small dumplings but chopsticks certainly clashed in the karage bowl - luckily the portion for that was large enough that even my cantankerous husband declared he could have been happy with that alone. For the main I had the garlic noodles with shrimp, and oh my gosh. Think of the scene from Ratatouille (yes that one) only with buttered noodles. This dish perfectly evokes comfort-food coziness while somehow also displaying complexity and class. Delicious. The cocktails are unique but passable. I had the nimbus cloud, an interesting mix of ingredients that earns the highly coveted designation of "not too sweet." Aforementioned cantankerous husband declared his old fashioned "the worst he has ever received in his life." Though probably his fault for not choosing something from the extensive menu. The new space in Crystal City is a nice vibe with a Paris streaterie/speakeasy feel, but watch your step in the alley as it's fully open to cars and therefore always steps away from chaos. We sat indoors and had a hard time hearing each other over the loud space (who doesn't love shouting WHAT? directly in your dining companions' ears through a mouthful of garlic noodles?) but honestly, once the food arrived we sort of forgot each other existed for a time. I'll be back for sure, don't judge the solo diner in the corner with enough garlic noodles to feed a family of four.

My first experience here was a little rough at first BUT it was course corrected later. I came in…read moreon a Saturday evening to try my first raw oysters. They got busy fairly quickly which is expected. I sat looking over the fountain and the weather and views were very beautiful. Maria took great care of me and had some fire recommendations (brussels sprouts with a lil twist) Overall the food is decent. Sweet potato waffle fries and Brussels were cooked perfectly. The verdict is still out on raw oysters but I'll be back just for the service!

This place has a nice selection of oysters. Brine or no, there were two options each. The tuna…read moreappetizer was fantastic. Very high quality tuna there! Soft and buttery like toro. I asked the bartender to do "less sweet" on a margarita and she absolutely crushed it. Best marg in Crystal City/Arlington so far.

I WISH I lived in DC just so I could be a regular here. WOW. I was staying at SIXTY and asked the…read morefront desk where I could get a drink for the room, and they walked me over to Reynold's. The vibes were pretty fun, so I ended up drinking at the bar. Their $10 martini happy hour is insane! I got a pornstar martini and a truffle popcorn. OMG. Best pornstar martini I have had in my life, plus really cure glassware. The truffle popcorn was unbelievable and had fresh parmesan on it. YUM. I also tried the femme fatale and it was acidic and fruity and fantastic. I ended up also getting an espresso martini another night and it was iconic. Jay was my waiter and he is one of the best bartenders on this earth. He made drinks quickly, made sure everyone was having fun, and kept the vibes wonderful. He was absolutely amazing and was a big part of the reason I came back a second night in a row. His positivity and expert cocktail making skills make him the IDEAL bartender. This is a MUST SEE in DC! So fun!

Reynolds is officially my new favorite DC cocktail bar! It's got this moody, low-lit, and velvety…read morelounge vibe that's absolutely perfect for a date night. The seating is incredibly comfortable, making it easy to settle in and enjoy the evening. I ordered the Porn Star Martini, and it was absolutely delicious, with a plant-based foam on top. One of the best cocktails I've had in a while. The drinks are pre-batched, so keep in mind they can't be customized. I also loved that this place feels a little tucked away, like a hidden gem. It's connected to a hotel on the other side of the block. It was crowded on a Tuesday night so you need reservations.

Surprisingly fast service for a hotel restaurant and bar. Somehow a very busy Friday night (10 pm)…read more We came after a show at the Synetic Theatre next door for a drink and simple bar snacks. The homemade potato chips with dip is surprisingly delicious. The waitress proactively refilled our lemonade without even asking (didn't need that much refill to be honest). Well, it's free at least. We initially worried they'd charge us double. Tight space and not the best ambiance, but it's a hotel restaurant doubling as a bar. Service was alright and efficient.

Our eggs were overcooked. The rest of the breakfast was low quality. The service was slow. They…read moreare under construction, but even so, they have cheap tables, cheap chairs, and the room was drab.

We were visiting from out of town and decided to stop by McNamara's--and I'm so glad we did. This…read moreplace ended up being one of our favorite meals of the trip. We ordered the wings, a burger, and the Carolina pulled pork sandwich, and everything was amazing. The wings were full of flavor, the burger was juicy and cooked perfectly, and the pulled pork sandwich had that perfect smoky, tangy balance. It's always hit or miss trying new spots when you're traveling, but this one was definitely a win.

Love my Scottish/Irish heritage. Love Guinness. History. Love it all. The shep pies, and the…read morefiddle. But meh. This place doesn't have the atmosphere, staff or the attitude or the service or the food that Irish pubs deserve. The few TVs are nice. But the tenders belong at a dive bar. -- Sorry... But I bet if you ask them yourself they might agree. Too sarcastic but not Irish sarcastic. Kind of a simpler ash hole sarcastic and bad service that isn't European bad service, just American bad service. The 50% off wine is nice each Wednesday and I see why. Get the wine. Then go. Food is "meh" too. Not really worth the stop. I gotta update: the many plugins under the bar don't work. You must give your phone to bartender or go sit in the corner if you want to charge. What a crapper. Thumbs down. Drab. Not an Irish bar. In any sense other than the name. Still crappy.

They only have drinks which is ok for a speakeasy! I came here on a double date really nice cozy…read morevibe & ofc the mirror!

This is a cool spot. Entry is really cool and looks like prohibition speakeasy's of times gone…read morepast. Two HUGE bouncers inside who were policing everything to maintain the vibe. Husband couldn't read the menu, can't use your phone for that, he was leaning up against a wall, can't do that, finally snagged seats on a couch, feet off table. We had two drinks and enjoyed about 20 minutes in here and went off to find something to eat. Definitely work a stop if you are nearby or in the area. It's a cool experience. One thing og note: They do not really deviate from their limited menu of drinks. These bartenders are not like those of speakeasy's from other, larger cities I've been to. I don't drink alcohol at all, so, I tend to ask them to make me a mocktail. They didn't seem very inventive and only offered basically ginger beer in a cup for $14.

Dinner with a view? Say less…read more Skydome Restaurant in Pentagon City is serving up delicious bites, handcrafted cocktails, and breathtaking 360° views of the DC skyline--all in one unforgettable experience. Whether it's date night, girls' night, or you're just treating yourself, this spot deserves a place on your DMV bucket list. Have you been to Skydome yet? I recommend the crab dip, wings, and the steak.

Took my wife in a much needed date night and heard that this is a good place to come. The ambiance…read morewas amazing. You have 270 degree view of Arlington. The restaurant spins which allows great views. Service was amazing. Our waitress GiGI was amazing. She was very helpful and attentive. She made our time wonderful. She provided recommendations and the food came out quick. The food was delicious. Hot and good size portions. Great place to try new things. In order to get to the restaurant you have to go inside the double tree hotel and take the elevator in the back to floor 14, get off and take another elevator up to the restaurant. Would definitely recommend and come again.