Makers Union - Cathedral Commons

4.5

43 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Neighborhood gem
Kid-friendly
Great for outdoor dining

Pulling inspiration from the infamous Katharine Hepburn quote muraled to the wall, “If you obey all the rules, you’ll miss all the fun”, we are doing just that. T. Executive Chef Dan Logan curated a brilliant menu featuring handmade pastas, savory dinner entrees and a lunch menu for those on-the-go or others looking for leisure. We offer a two hour parking validation in the Giant Grocery garage, so please make sure to bring your ticket with you.

A few standouts include a Black N’ White Clam Linguini, Grilled Branzino and Southern Surf N’ Turf which includes blackened filet, butter poached Maine lobster, and corn succotash. This location will also highlights a chef-driven brick oven menu featuring a variety of Oven-Fired Oysters, Baked Brie, Flatbreads and French Onion Soup. On the weekend, a brunch Family-Style Menu showcases culinary delights such as Maryland Crab Cake Benedict, Warren’s Fine Fried Chicken & Waffles, and bottomless Mimosas

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 661-0161
Website
https://www.makersunionpub.com/cathedral-commons
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
3701 Newark St NW, Washington, DC 20016
Neighborhood
Cleveland Park
Cross street
2 hour validation in the Giant Grocery garage. FREE PARKING!
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Makers Union - Cathedral Commons offers a welcoming ambiance with "superb" service and delightful outdoor seating. Diners praise the brunch options like French toast and Makers scramble, while service from staff like Sydney and Ryan is highlighted as "awesome" and "phenomenal". Despite some mixed reviews on specific dishes, many find the food "delicious" and the restaurant a "neighborhood gem".

43 Reviews

A
Ashante
VIP
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had Ana amazing time. Ryan was an excellent server and food delicious.
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Ley
VIP
Raleigh
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, great service. We recommend and will return.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived on a Wednesday night for birthday reservations at about 6:45PM EST. There were a few people at the bar, and another family of diners. Overall the ambiance was very friendly, mostly quiet, open, super clean, and seating was organized very well. Our waitress was very nice and on point, and did a superb job overall. We ordered a few drinks that were very tasty, and everyone seemed to enjoy their food. For my personal experience, I was extremely happy. I ordered the Moroccan “Impossible” Kebabs that paired nicely with a Modelo. I fell in love with Moroccan food when I was there in 2006 with the US Marine Corps prior to an Iraq deployment. We were in Agadir, Morocco (and various other locations within the Sahara) doing interpolation exercises with Moroccan Armed Forces. Experiencing their food and culture left a lasting impression on me. When I saw the Moroccan “Impossible” Kebabs on the menu, I was sold. First, I’m a meat eater, but I don’t mind venturing out into vegan options if they are available. These Kebabs - I could not tell the difference. So much so, I would change over to vegan in a heartbeat if I knew what brand “impossible” plant-based meat they used. Besides that, my first bite instantly brought back the nostalgia from my time in Morocco. Every flavor was on point; the harissa aioli, the heat from the Fresno chilis, all of the spices… it was like I was back in Morocco for the first time. The only thing I think could be added to the dish would be chickpeas, but that’s a personal preference. It was a wonderful dish, and it brought back many great memories. We will certainly be back the next time we visit family in D.C. Well done, and thank you!
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MACT
Washington DC
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
my husband and I enjoyed the brunch with a fish dish, monkey bread, and pomegranate mocktail
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I absolutely love Makers Union Cathedral Commons! They are such a great addition to the neighborhood. I love the vibe of their outdoor seating, especially. As always, the service was impeccable: friendly, attentive, efficient. The food was delicious. We ordered the specials for Black restaurant week, and thought they were outstanding.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ryan was phenomenal! Food was amazing and portions were just right 5/5
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pfw1
Washington DC
54 reviews
4.0
54 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
THIS RESTAURANT IS A NEIGHBORHOOD GEM I'M GLAD I FOUND
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BillF
Washington DC
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was exceptionally salty overall. Impossible kabobs toughness and tastelessness not overcome by quite good accompaniments. Burger bun saturated by juices so it had practically dissolved on arrival. Impossible to pick up.
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KathyK
Washington DC
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great lunch menu and a good place to meet up with friends.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My roommate and I came in to celebrate her starting a new job and Makers was the perfect special occasion spot. The service was attentive but not overbearing and all the food was delish. Will be returning 🫡
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FAQs

Makers Union - Cathedral Commons is rated 4.5 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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3701 Newark St NW, Washington, DC 20016

Additional information

Cross street
2 hour validation in the Giant Grocery garage. FREE PARKING!
Neighborhood
Cleveland Park
Hours of operation
Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.makersunionpub.com/cathedral-commons
Phone number
(202) 661-0161

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