The bartender Kevin, Carlos, & Nicole are three of the hardest working bar-backs at the Pentagon City location for happy hours regulars leaving work and in need of fast casual dining and even faster drink service. read more

Great restaurant!! We were in the DC metro area for an event and planned an outing to the Pentagon City area. We didn't have reservations for this visit, but we were seated immediately. The menu has a variety of items to choose from. The food and service were great at this location. Easily accessible from the Pentagon City Metro stop. Loved the atmosphere -- very open and "woodsy", plenty of seating. I could imagine in certain situations that you'd need a reservation though. read more

It's been way too long since I've taken advantage of Matchbox's happy hour menu, and after this visit, I'm wondering why I waited so long! After a rough work week my best friend and I stopped in to relax with some food and drinks. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was perfect for winding down. We shared the California sushi roll, which was incredibly fresh and tasty. We also ordered the Truffle & Wild Mushroom Pizza and the Matchbox Burger and both were delicious. I enjoyed a glass of wine while my friend raved about the Old Fashioned saying it was made perfectly. Great food, great drinks, and great service. What more can you ask for? read more

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Good location, just outside the Metro station. Patiently decorated two-story restaurant, upstairs is open to the elements with ceiling fans, but covered. Downstairs was nice. I liked the cilantro lime chicken salad that I had, it doesn't have a lot of chicken, actually not very much at all for the price, but it was tasty. I was a little... annoyed at the whole "premium protein" option. Which is nothing more than shrimp, steak, or salmon. I mean, that's nice and all, but it's six dollars it's a rip off. Actually it's quite expensive overall for what you're getting, but the selection is eclectic and diverse. Five pm on a Monday was not busy at all. Service was good. Overall, there are plenty of things that I would've loved to have tried, but the price just pushed it too far. It's expensive. For a date, it's a great location. For dinner with friends, pretty good. But as a place, I would go to frequently, no. Prices would need to come down about 20%. read more

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Visited matchbox during happy hour during restaurant week and I would say overall it's just ok. It's restaurant week so I get not fully understanding the menu but I was somewhat confused and so was the work which created confusion after she took my order. Happy hour is only available at the bar too and it's kinda lack luckster to me. The service is great but the menu is just OK. read more

It was my first time here. The food was good ( could've been better) the atmosphere was nice and the music was outstanding. If one person orders unlimited brunch the whole table has to order it. The fish and grits were really good! The restaurant didn't have all the bells and whistles I saw on Instagram but a great place to hang with friends and family read more

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I highly recommend Matchbox's bottomless (food) brunch, the food is DELICIOUS and there are so many options! My favorites by far are the French toast, the blueberry lemon pancakes and the fish and grits. When I tell you these items are bomb, I'm not even playing! Because I love it so much, I went with one group of friends on 2/1/2026, then I went with another set of friends on 2/22/2026 and then most recently on 2/28/2026. Tell me I have a problem without telling me! I am clearly addicted! Chill, I am back to my normal/healthier eating habits; three days won't hurt me! Anyway, highly recommend! P.S., other things I've tried and thoroughly enjoyed - steak and eggs, mini burgers, Caesar salad, chicken wings, hot artichoke & spinach dip and the chicken fettuccini alfredo. read more

matchbox - Matchbox Meat - Deelish! - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Typically, matchbox is somewhere you can go that's pretty casual and fast service. I'm not sure what's going on at the Pentagon City location but the service is usually oddly slow and delayed. I thought it was a one off my last time here, but this proves to just be their thing. It won't even be crowded and the servers forget things you ordered and everything moves extremely slow. For instance, my appetizer came out well after my main dish which kind of missed the point of ordering an app. Also, it took 10+ minutes to get water after we were initially asked by our server. So not q great experience unless you have time to just wait. The food was standard and expected. I really enjoyed the spinach artichoke dip. The wings were extremely salty and didn't taste like the flavor I ordered, but I was short on time after already waiting forever so I made due. The brussels sprouts were delicious! My friend enjoyed her sandwich and broccolini. I probably won't go back to this specific location eventhough I typically enjoy matchbox. read more

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May 4th, 2025 We visited this location w a fav couple of ours to experience their ayce brunch, etc. My gf's hubby located this place on social media and the reel peaked all of our interests. Not only is there an all you eat brunch, but it includes seafood. This place was easy to locate. We parked in the garage closest to Macy's at Pentagon City, walked straights through in the mall, staying to the left, and went out of the doors that placed us on the restaurant property. We were kindly greeted. We arrived in time for our reservation but still had a short wait. This place was very nice. It was open, spacious, had high ceilings, and a lot of seating placements including bar seating. We were taken upstairs to our table. Upstairs was a popcorn machine, and other cutesy areas of food exploration. There was a live DJ that was bumping sounds for all generations to enjoy. We were greeted by Ramsy B who took great care of us. Ramsy kept the food coming out as requested. Collectively, we ordered the following, and more. Cream of Crab Soup 3.6.9 mini burgers Crispy Calamari Chicken Wings (Buffalo/ Waffle) Crab Cake Sandwich Ultimate Seafood Pasta Steak & Eggs Shrimp & Grits Catfish Chicken & Waffles Street Tacos Stuffed French Toast Champagne Tower (Peach Mimosa) Seafood Spinach Dip We literally loved each and everything. My personal favs were the Champagne Tower, Chicken and Waffles, and Catfish. We enjoyed each and every moment of our time at this establishment, and I look forward to returning. read more

My favorite go to Happy Hour after work on Fridays. The kitchen never disappoints, reason drinks and chill energy. Service direct (when they see you lol) but otherwise than that I love it there. Pentagon City read more

Very nice location, well appointed furnishings, and a friendly staff. Stopped by for a late lunch and there was plenty of seating. We were seated upstairs so it allowed us to conversate without many distractions. I had the grilled chicken with avocado sandwich and it was fantastic. We also had a cheese pizza that had a bit of a spicier sauce than expected. A member of our party had no tolerance for the spicy flavor and they remade the pizza with a mild margherita sauce that was much more to their liking. The only thing missing for me is that they have a very limited menu. I would like to see a few more food options. read more

matchbox - Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Great service! However, the seats were kind of dirty before we sat down. I really enjoyed the mini burgers (probably will get more than 3 next time!) and the crispy Brussels! Some were a little undercooked though. The dragonfruit nojito was very sweet so I'll probably stick with water next time. The pepperoni hot honey pizza was pretty good. I liked the super thin crust but my husband didn't, so if you're a thin crust pizza person, highly recommend! read more

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Family member had a birthday celebration for brunch. I wasn't even aware of the brunch option. I loved that it was unlimited. I will admit we had a really large party and I believe that contributed to a lag in service. I did enjoy the brunch menu options. Standout was the steak with chimichurri sauce and potatoes In addition to the menu they have a taco and pancake bar. The breakfast bar was disappointing. Staff did not do a good job keeping it stocked with fresh items, we kept having to ask. Would I go back...sure! Our party size was probably overwhelming but I'm open to give them another try read more

matchbox - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The staff and overall atmosphere of the restaurant was nice. It was busy -but the seating is very well spread out-and we felt we could sit and enjoy a game of banana grams without holding on to a table. Plenty of options on the first and second floor. I'm not sure its it's because we are replants from Louisiana and Texas repotted, but the pizzas were lacking flavor and spices. I don't mean "hot" spice I mean-garlic/onions/Parmesan and oregano/ basil. This isn't the first place I try pizza since I have been here and both places lack flavor. The red tomatoes in the fried risotto and the risotto on the other hand were fantastic- I'm giving it a 5 on the risotto and tomato alone and the service, & atmosphere-actually the seafood crab soup was good as well. I would have paid more -for either more crab, shrimp or lobster chunks! read more

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Great location right beside the Pentagon Fashion Center and a huge indoor area with seating on two levels and a large patio. I asked for quiet and they took me to the back booth area of the upstairs. It was fairly quiet but there was a large business event going on nearby. I tried the Cobb salad and added fries and it was delicious. Prices were somewhat high for the salad and fries ($40) but, on par with this area. Only issue was that they basically made us leave after we finished eating and said they were closing the upstairs - but there were still other diners... so that was weird. read more

I saw this restaurant being advertised on IG and had to put it on my Yelp list. My husband actually saw the same advertisement and planned for us to brunch with friends. Yay!!! Gold star for him. This was my first time in this area which is definitely packed with so many things to do. The mall is packed like back in the day when people actually went to the mall to shop. We were able to park in the garage attached to the mall and walk over to the restaurant. The restaurant is gorgeous with great decor including a DJ. It has two stories including an outdoor patio area. Brunch is all day and you can order as much a you want. They have a small bar area set up with foods like tacos and popcorn . My only complaint was the food is COLD. I asked the waiter several times to warm my food up in which he did but, every time I ordered a new item it initially came out COLD or Luke warm. WTH. I like my food Hot. I was truly disappointed about this. Other than that we had a good time with good vibes and great atmosphere. I will love to give this restaurant another try but, I will definitely have to bring a mini microwave or warmer with me. read more

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This has been my 1st time visiting this location in about 5yrs. I choose this location because my last visit was great. However this time I was not pleased at all. I will say our server Jesus was very friendly, polite, and quick. Thank you Jesus! Now the food, I was very disappointed. I ordered the ribs with fries. When it came out, I felt like I was being puked or ordered a kids meal. The ribs hardly had any meat on the bones and overcooked. The fries were lukewarm. My date ordered the bacon cheeseburger, asked for 1 slice of gouda cheese and egg fried hard. His burger came out with cheddar cheese on it, and egg Sunnyside up. Our date was great because we just over looked things and had a great conversation, but we both said we would probably not return. Disappointed at the food at this location. read more

matchbox - Overcooked ribs and hardly no meat and lukewarm fries - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I came here for brunch with my family and I had high hopes however the food was really disappointing. I tried the $62 brunch menu that comes with an unlimited food menu and add on drinks for $7. I initially started with the stuffed french toast. It wasn't bad but it wasn't my preference. The French toast was made with a light coating of something idk.. I just know I didn't care for all that. Then I tried the steak and eggs with a chimichurri sauce and it was mediocre the food had no flavor and the sauce tasted basic. The last thing I tried was the pizza and it was OK. It wasn't bad but for a flame grilled oven pizza I thought it would be like a little crispy maybe a little more sauce would've helped but all over the experience was pretty mediocre. I spent $92 as a whole including gratuity and honestly, I wasn't a fan. I won't be back oh and I also tried the cinnamon rolls and it wasnt good. I'll give it to like 6/10 overall. Long story short it was mid read more

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Staff are friendly and our bartender give us great service . Food and dessert are delicious . Also try their happy hour. read more

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I really enjoyed the customer service and it was a very nice vibe inside of the restaurant. I love the catfish and grits the mumble wings could've been a little bit crispier, but they still were pretty great and the barbecue jerk chicken pizza is definitely something you should add on your list. I also enjoy the strawberry lemon drop martini and I highly recommend that you go the early part of brunch before a lot of other people go there. It's a really great deal for $49. You also get popcorn make your own waffles, ice cream and tacos and I'm leaving their food and ready to go to bed lol. read more

matchbox - Catfish grits - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I visited this Matchbox on a Tuesday for lunch with a colleague. The establishment was very clean and busy. Pretty common for lunch. The staff were friendly and attentive. I ordered the Apple and Pear Salad and added grilled salmon on the side. It was super delicious! It comes tossed in salad dressing so request it on the side if that's not your preference. Overall great experience! read more

matchbox - Apple Pear Salad with Salmon - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We went for a causal date night and this place did not disappoint. The menu had a variety of options, from pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and entrees. The crab and shrimp fettuccine had great flavor and was very filling. Our server was attentive and nice. Everything was delightful! read more

matchbox - Crab + Shrimp Fettuccine - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This is my third, and least favorite, location of Matchbox. Rationale: 1 - No hostess to seat us when we arrived. There were people ahead of us who had been waiting to be seated as well. 2 - Not an ideal location if you are driving and have someone with you that has mobility issues. Parking...Ughhhh! 3 - Flying "things". Spent waaay too much time fanning away little fruit flies. 4 - Incomplete order...never received side salad...but charged for it. Now the positive: 1 - Appetizer wings were amazing 2 - Drinks were good 3 - Price point reasonable 4 - Upstairs seating great for small groups Happy eating! read more

Great place to grab a bite and a drink after shopping!! This location is usually busy but we are always able to grab seats at the bar!! Yesterday we were taken care of by Ramsey. He was friendly, professional, but seemed a little distracted... he was refreshing the bar, but could do a better job checking on his guest. Overall he was a good bartender!! The drinks were surely delicious!! Our food took a while to come out, which isn't usually the case. We only ordered apps. The ambiance is always nice here, I did notice a smell when sitting on the side of the bar near the bathroom. So try not to sit on that side of smells bother you. I will return to order a blueberry coconut margarita, since they were out of the blueberry infused tequila yesterday!! read more

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We stopped here for lunch on Sunday and it was ok. Our server had to ask for clarification for our drink orders and it was clear that he didn't know what one of my friends had ordered since he had to come back for clarification and it didn't come out until we were almost done eating. I got the crab cake sandwich which was good but there was a disappointing amount of fries and overall it was an underwhelming meal. I probably won't come back here again. read more

I'll be honest. Being a chain and serving American food, I had low expectations for Matchbox. However, everything was pretty tasty. But when I ordered my expectations were still low. Me: "So what kind of tuna is in the tuna tacos? Ahi?" Server: "Red." The tuna tacos turned out to be poke style and were really good. Everyone I talked to was happy with what they got. My teens' margherita pizza tasted good but the crust was much thinner than usual. Even though only one of my twins had ever had pork ribs before (and even then, only once), they decided for some reason to order these in front of their kosher grandmother and her friends from temple. We ended the meal with sugar doughnuts - like beignets - with chocolate and strawberry dipping sauces. They were pretty good, too. We were unable to reserve the outdoor area for a big group unless we ordered a set menu. And just our luck, despite my mother-in-law trying to set this up months before, another group reserved it the night before. That meant we all had to sit inside. read more

Came here for the first time for for breakfast with a friend. We both ordered their Matchbox scramble, so total came out to approximately $37 (not including tip). What's hot - Menu. Good variety. There appears to be something for everyone, possibly vegans, as well. Their brunch menu is simple and straightforward. - Quality. Pretty good. The egg scramble had a good flavor and not overly seasoned. The breakfast potatoes were soft and tender on the inside, and slightly crispy on the outside. - Location. Conveniently located at a mall and close to the Pentagon City metro station. The layout inside is pretty large- 2 stories, which is probably helpful when it's very busy. - Price. Reasonable. For breakfast for 2 for a little under $40 is pretty good value for money. From what I saw on the rest of their menu, the same applies. What's not - Service. Lacking. To be fair, my friend and I were there when it wasn't busy (I.e., breakfast). It does not appear to be a large staff during the morning. However, the staff that are there were terrible at following up with simple things, like refilling water glasses. After they gave us our first round of water, no one even asked if we needed refills. Definitely lack of attention to detail. Another example, the fire alarm went off and no one came to us to tell us what safety measures to take and/or if it was nothing to worry about. Final Answer Would be willing to come back, but not a first choice. read more

matchbox - Matchbox Scramble - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Food, service and ambiance all top notch. 1st visit we had pizza and artichoke and spinach dip. The food and service was so good we decided to go back for brunch on Saturday. Best decision ever!! Lest talk about our waiter Jason/JD his charisma and energy just set the tone for an amazing brunch! We had the unlimited family style brunch for 49 dollars...you cannot beat the quality and quantity for the price!! Everything was delicious!! Pictured is a few of the items we had with the all you can eat. Everything was seasoned well, hot and came out quickly. I loved the decor (rustic) and music which created a nice chill environment. This place is good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We will definitely be back when we're in the DMV!!! read more

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The crab dip was good. Take that with a grain a salt from a non seafood lover. I went basic and got the bacon bacon cheeseburger. It was ok. Burger patty was small. Maple bacon added a different spin, good though. Shared the brownie dessert and was disappointed because it wasn't warm. Most menu items seemed a bit overpriced, including the burger. Ambiance was cool. It's a modern vibe. Downstairs and upstairs options. The service was fair. read more

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Quick service, excellent food and beautiful atmosphere...what more could you ask for?!? read more

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It's restaurant week (go here @ramwdc for more info on restaurant week), and I'm all in!! So I went to this spot in Pentagon City, & guess what? I didn't drive!! Yep I took the metro...no traffic, no parking issues, no hassle! Go here @metroforward for more info!! . Where I am: @matchbox369 . Location Reviewed: 1100 S. Hayes St, Arlington V.A. . Items Reviewed: I order their 3 course Restaurant Week Deal $40!! STAMP!! Their Mini Burgers (3 mini burgers with pickles on brioche buns, & onion straws). Juicy, high quality protein, & well seasoned onion rings!! STAMP!! Their Pan Seared Salmon (with butternut squash risotto, cremini mushrooms, oven roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, arugula, & shaved parmesan). Perfectly seasoned salmon, creamy, almost cheesy risotto, highly recommended!! STAMP!! Their Classic Brownie (a brownie with Hagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream, chocolate, & caramel sauce). Fudged up, sweet, chocolaty DELICIOUSNESS!! STAMP!! Their Pepperoni, & Hot Honey Pizza (with a vodka sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, hot honey, & basil). Classic thin crust, sweet, spicy, tasty!! STAMP Their Bolt Rose ($8). Sweet, lite, & bubbly!! . Customer Service: On Point . Parking: DECENT!! Because I took Metro!! . Recommendations: Get everything I got!! 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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My go to place for Happy hour with friends. Kevin and Nicole always give us great service. I also meet one of the servers name Jose Escobar always smiling and friendly read more

HH menu was just what the Dr ordered. Good drinks. Good eats and good atmosphere. Bar is a little small but the service and ambiance were large! read more

matchbox - HH Photo - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Came here after shopping at Savage Fenty. I love Matchbox and have tried many things. Usually I get the salmon but today I craved wings. I got the old bay wings which comes with blue cheese, celery and carrots. We shared it and crushed it. I got the strawberry rose margarita which is my favorite because it is sweet. Bring me the liquor without the taste lol. Bae got the crispy chicken sandwich which came with fries. I got the sliders with cheese and it came with onion strings. Everything was cooked right and our server was so pleasant. read more

matchbox - Chicken Asparagus - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Hey loves! Saturday (Brunch) I treated myself to Matchbox in Pentagon City for their all-you-can-eat brunch (don't judge me ) and let me tell you--it was everything! We started strong with crab legs (yes, unlimited crab legs ), crispy catfish, creamy chicken pasta, and the absolute star of the sweet side: stuffed French toast. Every single bite tasted like weekend happiness on a plate. Now, a little tip from me to you: if you go right when they open, don't rush straight to the taco bar--it's fashionably late to the party. But no worries, because everything else comes out hot, fresh, and ready to keep your taste buds dancing. Between the variety, the flavor, and no delay when time for seconds (and thirds ), this brunch is definitely worth the trip. Come hungry, leave happy--period. Did o mean the space is beautiful. read more

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I did not throughly enjoy this location compared to others. The food was great, the drinks and presentation of the drinks were great but I was not made aware that you cannot take your food Togo. The Capitol Hill location allows you to pay a small fee to take your food to go so I assumed that this location would also. read more

I ordered Tito's and sprite like I always do and it tasted like water. Asked him to take it back and asked for a water instead. The Tuna Tartare was supposed to have a spicy aioli and was not spicy at all. It had more avocado in it than Tuna then I am used to from other restaurants. Although the staff were friendly, I did not care for this restaurant and left promptly. read more

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Matchbox hosted a private event for my organization. When we arrived, we were promptly seated upstairs. Our servers worked hard to take care of our large party throughout the night. They were very friendly and attentive. The food and drinks were very good! The bread was ah-maz-ing!!! I finished all of my food, which I rarely do. Thanks to Matchbox for such a great experience! read more

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It's just outside the Pentagon Mall so, a great alternative to the food court. The place is two floors with an abundance of seating, darker and more intimate than the food court too. I was there with a group of eight, I noticed a wedding photo shoot going on in another corner and a couple sitting alone somewhere in the middle, other than that there was hardly anyone there for lunch on black Friday. We had excellent service, and the food was very good. read more

The ambiance was welcoming and friendly. Service was great and efficient. I enjoyed their assembly line with ingredients to make a fresh soft or hard taco. It was convenient to self serve while we waited for our main courses. The food was flavorful and filling. Our server was kind and patient with us. This place is truly a hidden gem. I would highly recommend. read more