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    3.8 (123 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    MATCHBOX ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Aaron B.

    We spent the first hour out on their covered patio until the dark clouds started rolling in. When it started to look like the rain was imminent, we moved inside and this is where the party was at. We brought our chicken sliders and wings inside and copped a spot on the far end of the restaurant. There were quite a few people already here and it wasn't even 6pm yet. I thought this was a great sports bar and there are not too many like this in the McLean area. We each went thru 3 Coronas a piece, and the chicken that we ordered was mad good. Our server was awesome and always managed to show up at our table whenever we needed something. If you are out this way, I would highly recommend giving this sports bar/ restaurant a tty. Their wings are right on time.

    Elizabeth E.

    We came to try the unlimited brunch option. They had a lot of options to choose from. The mimosas are very good. Some of the food was lacking flavor or seasoning. I think this is a good idea as unlimited brunch is very in now it's just missing the fun and flavor at this location. This location did not get busy at all maybe half the restaurant at one point. It is very clean inside and the staff is friendly. The parking and location is good here.

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    Tiffany H.

    It's so interesting how this place is tucked into a suburban neighborhood. My server was very attentive and my pizza was perfect. Almost reminded me of the pizza I grew up with living outside NYC. I'll definitely be back.

    Toya D.

    "the get fresh crew" and i enjoyed matchbox's new *unlimited brunch menu ($35/per person) during yesterday's sunday funday. what we had: pepperoni pizza catfish & grits buttermilk pancakes sliders chicken alfredo cinnamon rolls not pictured: pineapple juice nectar all-american breakfast *coming soon to other matchbox locations. check the website for updates and details. __ i eat. @f.hux i thrift. @dcthriftish

    Garden Veggie Pizza
    HeaSun C.

    I would describe Matchbox as a solid choice, if you live in Tysons/McLean area, and you're pressed for time. The menu is Modern American, with options for brick oven pizza -- it has just enough of a variety that everyone should be able to choose something that appeals to them. The space is quite open and I love the fact that the majority of the seating are set up as booths. Side note: I wish more restaurants could be set up this way, it gets you out of the way of the servers and wait staff going up and down the aisles. -- [I realize for restaurants with smaller footprint, it's impractical, as booths take up more space] We came in at 6:30, and we were able to get a table easily, but the restaurant was filling up soon after. We got the Garden Veggie pizza, it said it had roasted vegetables, and the Herb Crusted Salmon Salad - both were quite good. We finished off with one of their dessert items - Donuts. I wish I could have taken a photo of this fried bit of deliciousness, but sadly we attacked it too quickly for me to take a decent photo. In lieu of a photo, let me describe it to you: It wasn't quite a beignet, but it wasn't just some donut either. It was something in between dusted with powdered sugar and it came with a side of two different sauces: chocolate and raspberry. The service was fine, but I think our server was somewhat new (??) -- she seemed somewhat unfamiliar with the menu, when we had questions and taking our order, I think our entire table lowered our expectations slightly to account for possible hiccups with our order. Bottom line, it's the convenience of this restaurant, because the thought of dealing with mall traffic and parking, just to get dinner, especially if you are pressed for time, makes this place ideal

    Burger and margarita
    Neli R.

    Service was good, ambiance is okay (a bit of family and a bit of bar fun...it depends where you sit). The drinks are nice. I had the flaming hater margaritas, which was a 6 out of 10. The old fashions were a 5 out of 10. I also had the $20 burgers, which was a 3 out of 10. It was oily, not tasty (meaning flavorless), and it had a handful of fries.

    Crab cake sandwich
    Alexis T.

    Matchbox has some interesting pizza combinations that may be worth exploring. The cheese pizza I had was soggy, no great quality or flavorful cheese. The salmon salad faired well and a good serving. The crabcake sandwich was better than expected. It had lumb crab and filler with a tasty sauce. It's about the size of a hamburger, there's filler but it's well balanced.

    Cinnamon rolls - wouldn't recommend
    Trendy D.

    We came on a Saturday morning at 10:40 am. It want super busy so we were able to get seated immediately. Brunch Food order Apps: Cinnamon rolls 2/5 Disappointing don't get it. It came out cold and was very hard on the outside. Instead of icing they actually use whip cream. I wish it was softer and warmer. Entrees Brunch pizza 3.5/5 Hangover burrito 5/5 Portions were very generous. Pricing was a bit expensive so makes sense. My bf and I were talking about how the steak and eggs could be $40 but we went to a higher end restaurant in DC the prior week called Old Ebbit and their portions were generous and steak and eggs were $28. So just a warning. Drinks Orange juice and coke Service was okay not the best not the worst. They did their job. Ambiance was nicer than some other matchboxes I've been to.

    Huevos Rancheros.  Good flavor but wasn't served hot.
    ChowNut ..

    Came for lunch on a Saturday . Wasn't busy at all. After ordering it took awhile for the food to be served. After digging in I realized the food was probably sitting for a bit before the server got the food to us because everything was lukewarm. Ate it anyway. Water glass wasn't refilled even though I placed it by the aisle and the manager walked by several times and saw it was empty. Lots of improvement needed if they want reoccurring business/to survive because this restaurant is kind of off the beaten path with limited foot traffic in downtown McLean which is normally deserted during the summer with people on vacation.

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    Ryan was an Absolute Gentleman. Awesome amazing service from him. Food was good but service was awesome.

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    3 years ago

    Ryan was attentive, knowledgeable & friendly. We will be returning! thanks for a great dinner and pos experience!

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    Flower Child

    Flower Child

    4.4(247 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    •$$
    Healthy dining
    Gluten-free friendly

    I had a surprisingly great experience at Flower Child…read more With such a wide variety of menu items, it was easy to find plenty of vegetarian options. I ordered an entrée with three sides: grilled vegetables, roasted heirloom carrots, and mac and cheese. Everything was made to order, so my meal arrived fresh and flavorful. The olive oil-roasted vegetables were simple but well seasoned and satisfying. The roasted heirloom carrots were unique as they were seasoned with za'atar and served with whipped feta, which added a delicious flavor. The mac and cheese, however, was just average. I'm not a big fan of gluten-free pasta, and I found it a bit too chewy. It also didn't absorb the cheese sauce very well, so it wasn't as creamy or flavorful as I had hoped. I also tried the draft kombucha, which was fine but nothing particularly memorable. The service was quick, even during a busy weekend lunch, and a staff member was friendly. The restaurant itself has a cute, welcoming interior with plenty of seating, so finding a table wasn't an issue. Overall, I had a really enjoyable meal and thought it was well worth the price. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

    Unfortunately the portion sizes are very small here and not worth the price…read more I always order the Steak entree with Mac & Cheese + Kale Salad (roughly $19). First visit I had no issues but the second time I came I asked why the serving was so small after showing a photo of my previous order and was told that I was mistakenly give a double portion. The manager and staff did work to remedy it which I was grateful for but sad to know that the average size is so small.

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    Yard House - Tap in to great food, classic rock and 100+ craft & local beers.

    Yard House

    3.6(204 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    •$$

    AMBIANCE: I know YardHouse typically has a HUGEEE space, but…read morei was excited to come to this location. because the springfield location is closer to home, it's the one I have always gone to, but on this day i was trying to watch the world cup game and this location was closest. FOOD: i got the asian noodles meal, i truly don't know what the dish was actually called but it was PHENOMENAL. it had beef pieces in it, which WERE breaded. so, that was the only thing i did not expect, but regardless it was a TONNNN of food. we also got nachos as an app, so i did have a ton of leftover from my main dish due to that, but it was a solid meal to eat for leftovers the next day. it had veggies: my favorite were snappeas (or snowpeas? are those the same??) carrots, mushroom, and asparagus. it's was soooo good, would get again 100% SERVICE: considering they were slammed due to the USA game, i was super surpsied that we were able to get sat as quick as we did. i thought i was going to have to find a spot at the bar and just hope my bf was ok with standing LOL. but the outdoor space was free, so i found a spot at the bar and then put my name on the list for outdoor seating and i waiting no more than 5 minutes and we were good to go. our waitness was super kind, she had made a mistake in getting us water with ice when we ordered without ice and we both said it was totally fine but she switched it for us anyway, so i thought that was sweet. good vibes, good company, good food. 10/10.

    Plenty of seating on a Wednesday night. Our server was attentive to us the entire night. As for…read morefood it is your typically American restaurant with a wide variety of burgers, pastas, pizza, sandwich's. The main selling point of yard house is the happy hours but unfortunately this location does not offer a late night happy hour anymore

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    Yard House - Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.

    Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.

    Yard House - Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.

    Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.

    Yard House - Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.

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    Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.

    Clarity - Complimentary bread

    Clarity

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    4.8 mi
    •$$$

    We chose Clarity in Vienna for my mother's 91st birthday, and it turned out to be a wonderful…read morechoice. My mom is extraordinarily sensitive to anything remotely "spicy"--even black pepper can be a problem, and sometimes arugula! Our server David listened carefully to her concerns and made sure the chef knew exactly what she needed. The kitchen modified her dish accordingly, and she was able to enjoy a delicious meal without worrying about what might be in it. But the food was only part of what made the evening so enjoyable. David and Ceara were both fantastic--warm, attentive, and incredibly personable. They really listened to Mom and made an effort to engage with her. Mom eventually started telling jokes, including a few that were definitely on the bawdy side. David and Ceara were wonderful sports and laughed right along with her. They made her feel welcome rather than simply accommodated, and that distinction meant a lot to all of us. Clarity gave us delicious food and excellent service, but more importantly, they helped make my mother feel celebrated on her 91st birthday. A memorable evening and a restaurant I'm very happy to recommend.

    We've been dining at Clarity in Vienna for years, and it was particularly a favorite for intimate,…read morespecial-occasion meals. Chef Jon Krinn's menus and his warm, personal touch with diners made the place special. After he left, Chef Tracy O'Grady admirably revived it with creative new menu concepts, and under Chef Danny Ahn the brand has now expanded to a Reston location. Through it all, bartender Victor has been a steady, caring presence -- even as service slowed and courses started taking a long time to arrive. After one visit where we waited 50 minutes for dessert, we stayed away for a while. We decided to come back to celebrate our anniversary. The new manager, Jeff Miller, and the rest of the staff greeted us warmly, but the dining room was nearly empty, and the air conditioning was set to meat-locker levels. Victor had the day off. Clarity is known for a daily-changing tasting menu, and we were looking forward to that night's advertised special -- giant tiger prawns, lobster and black truffle risotto, and venison. Instead, we were handed a menu with octopus, cod loin, and duck -- solid dishes, but standard fare you'll find at plenty of restaurants in the area, not the standout the website promised. We ordered from the regular menu instead. For appetizers, we each got the grilled Wellfleet and Old Salt oyster platter. For entrées, my spouse ordered the yellowfin tuna with tiger shrimp; I asked if I could get the Maryland soft-shell crabs as an entrée with two crabs instead of one. The waiter said no and suggested I add a sweet corn bisque to round out the meal. When he mentioned to the manager that we were unhappy, Jeff offered to plate two crab appetizers together for double the appetizer price. I happily agreed. The manager explained that website updates were no longer handled in-house, that the tasting menu posted online hadn't actually been available for months, that other guests had complained about the same thing, and that the takeout/pickup menu was also wrong -- to the point that he' had just contacted customers to tell them their online orders couldn't be fulfilled. Service was slow, and the waiter never told us which oysters were Wellfleet and which were Old Salt. To kitchen's credit, the portions were generous, properly cooked, and genuinely tasty. The dessert menu seemed uninspired, so I asked about a double shot of Angel's Envy rye instead. It had always been reasonably priced when Victor poured it -- generously, too. This time, I overheard the manager quote the waiter $56. A 750ml bottle (25 oz) currently retails at Virginia ABC for about $75, or $3/oz -- so $56 for a double shot works out to about $18.67 per ounce. I said that wasn't acceptable. At that point, the manager repeated, for the fourth time, that he was still on the phone trying to get the website fixed. I told him his reiterated efforts might help future diners, but it didn't help us that evening. He said Victor had trained him and that he was charging what Victor would charge -- I told him I didn't believe that, since Victor had always been fair and accommodating. I also said that as the manager overseeing service, he should be checking the website' daily for accuracy himself. He then offered to pay for my "cocktail" out of his own pocket. Before I could point out that a shot of whiskey isn't a cocktail, my spouse asked him to just leave us alone. We paid and left feeling genuinely sad to see a restaurant we loved fall this far.

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    Clarity - Pink pineapple upside down cake.

    Pink pineapple upside down cake.

    Clarity - Wine and whiskey!

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    Wine and whiskey!

    Sunday Morning Bakehouse - Dirty chai

    Sunday Morning Bakehouse

    4.2(62 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    •$$

    Nice boutique cafe with a galore of croissants, donuts, cookies with some seasonal/weekly specials…read more I've made my rounds through the menu and ate more pastries than I can count! The seasonal Donuts and the Croissant Tarts keep me coming back! Best Donuts - Pumpkin Pie Donut, Tiramisu Donut, Key Lime Pie, Boston Cream, and Hot Cocoa Nutella donut. The Strawberry and Raspberry have a Jelly/Jam filling. I wasn't a big fan of the Cookie Butter Donut, Cannoli donut, or the Dot Cake Donut, or S'mores donut. The Cookie Butter donut tasted like creamy peanut butter while the Cannoli donut that didn't have the sweet creamy filling that I was hoping for and the Funfetti frosting was a bit off on the Dot Cake Donut (super fun to see all the dot sprinkles on top!). I wish there was more marshmallow filling in the S'mores onut. Croissant Tarts - Both the sweet and savory tarts deliver! The Raspberry Cream Cheese Tart, Red Pepper Feta Tart, Apple Tart, and Everything Tart are all delicious! The classic Garlic Spinach Tart and Shroom Tart are fine. Best Croissants - Christmas Tree Raspberry Croissant, Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse Croissant, Apple Butter Crumble Croissant, Almond Croissant, and Matcha Croissant. The Berry Brioche Tart was fun to try, but not my favorite. The cookies are pretty light and fluffy, the Lemon Cheesecake Cookie tasted like a lemon sugar cookie with no filling. The Kitchen Sink cookie was an interesting blend of salty flavors (chips, pretzels, toffee). For Valentine's Day, the Linzer sugar cookie filled with raspberry jam was delicious! So glad I grabbed the last one by 11am on Saturday! For Mother's Day, there were colorful macaroons. All of the fillings with the donuts and croissants are whipped and pretty light. There's a parking garage next door and you can get parking validated for 1 hour. While there's plenty of seating inside, it can get packed over the weekends. There's no outdoor seating (there's some makeshift seating around the high-rise building). Great local bakery with a lot of baked goodies to choose from!

    Minimal street parking or garage parking $3/hr- they'll validate for an hour. They have a very cute…read morevibe - but are very popular so seats are hard to come by. I grabbed their honey oat latte, brioche bun, and pistachio cinnamon roll. The brioche bun was out favorite. Staff were kind and patient enough to give me some recs as a first time customer. I wish they validated for 2 hours but it is what it is! Would definitely return to try some of their other items!

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    Sunday Morning Bakehouse - Inside

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