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    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Eric R.

    This place was ok. Food was decent but service is dreadfully slow. Had an early dinner before long drive home and restaurant was dead so there was no reason for the slowest table service I've ever received in my life. Go elsewhere if you can.

    Ribeye is good! $38
    James T.

    Had a pretty good meal at MatchBox, which serves up a lot of traditional American flare. Looks to be part of a large restaurant group for the area. Ordered the ribeye that came with carrots, asparagus and mashed potatoes $38. The steak was great. The service was a bit slow in a half empty restaurant, but that wouldn't keep me from stopping in again,

    Katie W.

    Had a good dinner here. I very much enjoyed the matchbox mule which was blackberry flavored. I also enjoyed the apple and pear salad which was light and refreshing! I wouldn't recommend the donuts however. While the raspberry sauce they came with was very good, the donuts themselves were off and felt like I could taste the oil they were fried in. Comfortable atmosphere and friendly service!

    Abby D.

    Very cool restaurant with live music - atmosphere was upbeat and lively for 2:30pm on a Saturday! We found 2 seats at the bar and got a quick lunch. They were very accommodating for the pizzas, allowing us to do half bbq jerk chicken and half honey honey/ pepperoni. The bbq chicken half was definitely our favorite. Salad was solid. Overall, this place can't lead you wrong!

    Hawaiian pizza
    Cathryn G.

    This is a great family friendly option in Penn Quarter. We were looking for someplace that everyone in the family could find something to eat and this fit the bill. My son is obsessed with pepperoni pizza and their kids pizza is 10 inches which is a great size. My child ate the whole thing! He loved it my husband and I split a 14 inch pizza, which was plenty for the two of us. The pizza was served very quickly, which was great. My husband also ordered the crab soup which he thought was outstanding. They also have other people pleaser foods like burgers and fries. Our service was fast and friendly and prices were very reasonable.

    Brunch Menu
    Ieshia T.

    While in DC, we decided to come here for brunch to take advantage of their AYCE brunch. We had reservations somewhere else but when we saw this location was close and remembered how much fun we had at the Silver Spring location, it was a no-brainer to definitely go here for brunch instead. It was pretty empty when we arrived and were seated almost immediately. The seats were dirty with crumbs and food so I waited for our server/hostess to come back so I could inform them but she took a minute so I found an employee who graciously came and cleaned the seat off. I sat down and almost started dancing in my seat from the anticipation and remembering how good the food was at the Silver Spring location. I also wanted to order one of everything LOL When our server finally came back we quickly learned that if you're doing unlimited both parties have to order it at the bar table and since my friend only wanted something small to eat, that wasn't going to work for us. Now, I was faced with the decision of trying to decide on one item only! Do you know how hard it is for me to decide before going to a restaurant, as I'm looking at their menu, on what I would like to eat? I just asked our server to put in my friend's order and come back for mine. As we sat there, we wondered if we should have sat at the bar instead so I could have ordered my unlimited and they could have only ordered what they wanted. It was interesting because we asked the server this and they replied the same rule would apply for the bar, which didn't make sense because if I'm sitting at the bar I'm responsible for my own bill. But ok . . . . I decided to go with the shrimp and grits and asked for the sauce on the side after I confirmed the sausage didn't contain pork. The grits came out fresh and seasoned with unoverbaring cheese. The shrimp are an afterthought though since they didn't have any seasoning at all. They are highly depending upon that cajun sauce to season the shrimp when it should be simmered in it or at least he's in with those same spices that the sauce contains. My stomach started turning on first bite which made me happy I didn't go with the unlimited because I don't know if I would have been able to eat more. It was a good playlist on and that was about it. Definitely only going to the Silver Spring location hence forward.

    Black Bean Veggie Burger
    Courtney J.

    Great veggie black bean burger, good thinner crust pizzas. If you're not at/in the bar service seems to always lack. Never have had a good experience in the regular seating. Good food, but very overpriced even for the area. Lots of surrounding restaurants with significantly better prices and service.

    Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad
    Eid F.

    Food tastes good. Portion size was good for the burger and fries but the salad wasn't that substantial and a little small for an "entree" priced dish. Service started a little rough. Waiters were arguing amongst each other while a few tables waited to be seated. It took a while to get going but eventually they resolved their situation and service improved. The place is pretty large but not good for large groups. We were seated at table in the center of the restaurant and directly in front of the entrance. We made the best of it but probably should have just split ourselves into 2 booths.

    Karen T.

    Found this place while looking for a happy hour after a day of museums. The happy hour is pretty decent. $10 drinks and some food items as well. The pizza was okay, I feel like it could have had more flavor and we chose the pizza because the other pizzas looked delicious around us. We also shared a smash burger that was not pictured. It was just a bit confusing. They brought food out to our table and it was 2 smash burgers and they brought an extra plate on the side. I guess they had given us the wrong food because we asked for a smash burger to be cut in half. Instead of leaving one of the burger orders on our table, they took all the food off our table. A few minutes later, the burger cut in half was given to us on separate plates.. with no fries. I was confused because our burger came on separate plates, so I assumed the fries on the separate plate was supposed to go with our burger. Because everyone else around us was getting fries with their burger order on their plates. We asked if the burger was supposed to come with fries.. and they said no because it was happy hour. But everyone else was getting it with fries.. they ended up giving us a plate of fries for the burger. Our waiter was so kind and so nice and gave us suggestions. It was such weird and seemed like miscommunication with the staff.

    Classic Brownie
    Andrea C.

    Delicious!! The hot honey pizza was to die for! And the dessert was HUGE and delicious!! I would definitely recommend stopping by after a long day of walking and activities. The pizzas were pretty big and you'll definitely fill up if you compliment with an appy or dessert. We came here after visiting the national gallery of art and the walk was bearable. The staff was fantastic! The only thing I will say is their soft drinks are a BIT overpriced... i think i paid $5 for a coke :c but the bill for everything was no more than $55

    James K.

    Ummm....YES. Yes you should come here. This place is great. Love the atmosphere. Service was spot on. Super friendly and attentive. The burger cooked to perfection (medium). Soooo good If I lived in DC this would be a spot I would regular. Can't recommend enough

    Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad
    Angel P.

    We came on a weekend so we were offered both the brunch and lunch menu. We ordered the cilantro lime chicken salad and fried chicken breakfast sandwich. The salad was decent, and the breakfast sandwich was very oily/greasy. The plate came with a splash of oil, and when eating, a decent amount of oil dripped out. Our server was very attentive and kind. The main entrance has a few steps, but there is an accessible side door. The bathroom is down a flight a stairs, and there is one private bathroom on the main level.

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    Gada F.

    Great location in DC to get a bite with the family. The food was great and the service is fast and friendly.

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    Wiseguy Pizza

    Wiseguy Pizza

    4.2(1.5k reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    It's a nice small location. It's fairly small inside but there's also outdoor seating outside. We…read morecame at night, all the lights were lit up so it looks so pretty. I got buffalo chicken wings - pretty good actually Got 4 slices of pizza: we like them all!! Korean chicken - too sweet for me but hubby like it Chicken Paneer Chicken Parmesan Chicken Bacon Ranch - my favorite! I was satisfied Best part is definitely the thin crispy crust. Service: can't say much because it's a pizza place and we only order and take our food. Staff read welcoming and easy to talk to ( male cashier); female staff who took my order and hear up my food my me seems a little mean but it's probably because of the loud noises so it was hard to hear each other....some miscommunication/understanding both ways. Go try some pizza!!

    Onto the letter W on my alphabet series, representing prior to 2018, W is for Wiseguy Pizza. The…read morefirst time I ever went to Wiseguy Pizza was in August 2014. That month I had started Uber driving, was in this area of DC, had heard good things about Wiseguy, and decided to eat here. Although I don't like paying to park just to simply eat a meal, I sometimes will make an exception for convenience and/or if it's a place I really want to go. But for the most part, I'll go to restaurant where they have free parking or at least I can find free parking near the restaurant. I remembered getting a parking spot very close and feel like I feed the meter like 50 cents in 2014 parking prices for a quick 30 minute meal. They have all kinds of varieties of slices from the standard toppings or just cheese to fancy ones. Although the pizza is fairly thin, but average for New York style pizza. I tried Andy's Pizza 11 years later in 2025, and while it was solid although not as good as Wiseguy, my real complaint with Andy's was that the pizza is very thin, where I was hungry very soon later; so a much worse value as pricing is comparable to Wiseguy. Wiseguy slices are big, and the pizza is top notch New York style. I went to this location a couple of more times after my initial August 2014 visit as I loved the pizza. Then, they opened up other locations. I went to Navy Yard one at least twice, once after a Nationals baseball game after a disappointing loss for my 4th favorite baseball team, Texas Rangers. Sorry Nats fans, but Nats are in my bottom 10 teams. I also went to Rosslyn & Pentagon City location, where parking isn't quite as bad. They even had a Wheaton Mall food court location, which I got to experience once, but they sadly closed. Every experience with Wiseguy has been positive.

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    Side Door Pizza

    4.5(145 reviews)
    1.5 miNavy Yard

    I'm going to miss this place when I leave. When it's Earlybird the breakfast burritos are excellent…read more(and huge!) At a reasonable price. I grab and use in their entirety both the orange-y hot sauce and the green sauce every time while adding hatch chiles to the simplistico burrito. I've shown several other people this place and they loved it as well. When it turns to side door they make some bomb Detroit style pizza. I truly haven't had a bad example of the style yet. I don't know if I'm selecting well or if it's maybe just low key the ultimate style of pizza but this is yet another fantastic example. It's just a small, quick takeout place for the most part, though there is some seating outside when the weather is appropriate. As such, service is generally to the point which is fine by me.

    I Was Craving Pizza & Wanted To Try Something Different For Once. I've Been Hearing About This Spot…read moreFor Years But Never Actually Went... Until Now. Today Was The Day. Street Parking Only & It's Definitely Hit Or Miss. I Got Lucky & Found A Spot, But It Is Metered So Be Prepared To Pay. This Spot Is Literally A "Side Door" Located On The Side Of Scarlet Oak. Super Unique Setup With Cool Lights That Make It Easy To Spot. It's Different From Your Typical Pizza Place, Which I Actually Liked. Since It Was Monday, They Had Half-Off Pizzas If You Dine In & I Had To Take Advantage Of That. CHEESE PIZZA I Ordered A Cheese Pizza & Lemon Water. This Is Detroit-Style Pizza, So Don't Expect New York Style. It's Thick, With A Generous Amount Of Mozzarella Cheese & Tomato Sauce. Honestly, It Almost Felt Like A Cheesy Bread Situation But In A Good Way. The Crust Was Buttery With A Slight Crisp On The Outside & Soft Inside, Which Was The Perfect Balance. The Ingredients Tasted Fresh, & It Was Very Filling. The Size I Got Came With 4 Slices, & Honestly, 2 Slices Was More Than Enough. I'd Definitely Come Back & Bring My Son This Feels Like A Spot He'd Love, Especially If He's Into Breadsticks & Cheesy Pizza. The Staff Was Decent, Though I Didn't Interact Much. The Overall Setup Is Interesting, A Full Restaurant Vibe Inside With This Separate Pizza Concept On The Side. Different, But It Works. I'm Glad I Finally Tried It, Unique Setup, Solid Detroit-Style Pizza, & A Great Deal If You Catch It On The Right Day. Just Have To Be In The Mood For Detroit-Style Pizza.

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    Grazie Nonna - Green Goodness

    Grazie Nonna

    4.2(764 reviews)
    0.9 miDowntown
    $$

    Chicken Parm was delicious and loved the atmosphere. It was a little loud inside, so would make a…read morereservation to sit outside.

    This review is well overdue but has been word of mouthed to several people since coming here for my…read morebirthday in August. From the time I arrived they made me feel special and wasn't even wearing anything that said it was my birthday. I brought a cake with me and I was going to ask how much they charge for storage and they told me "Nothing, it's free of charge". They relieved me so much. Now for the atmosphere, it was so so elegant in there even thinking about it now makes me want to go back just to stare at those wax candles that creates mountains of dripped wax which is its own kind of art. Next, let's take about the mouthwatering and delicious food we had. I ordered the Vodka Sauce Pasta and it was the perfect amount of heat and flavor. I also got a side of garlic bread and it was so crispy, light, buttery, and garlicky, just like I like it. My husband ordered the Drunken Love Pizza and of course I had to try a slice and WOWWWW. That one slice of pizza had me drooling it was so yummy!! Everyone enjoyed their food and it was great time. Now, on to my cake, I'd brought candles, plates, and even a knife with me to cut the cake. To my surprise, they brought the cake out with lit candles and everyone sung Happy Birthday to me. They even cut and served the cake to us. Keep in mind, there was not a charge on the bill for this either. It truly made my birthday even more special. Grazie Nonna, you don't understand how happy you made me feel that day. Thank you so much for the love shown on my special day. I will forever tell people this story. Thank you!

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