Matchbox is undefeated to me! I've had so many occasions here for their brunch because it's just worth it! This time I came in for their lunch special and met my cousin to catch up. Parking for me was pretty easy as I found street parking right in front of the restaurant, my cousin parked in the garage. This matchbox is pretty big and it was decorated really nice. We were seated immediately for lunch and our server assisted us with the lunch options. I chose the mushroom pizza and soup. And my cousin had apple pear and soup of the day. For the $14.99 price it was worth it we had pizza left to take home. Pizza * Margherita * Pepperoni & Hot Honey * Fig & Prosciutto * Truffle + Wild Mushroom * Chicken Pesto Salad * Simple Salad * Caesar Salad * Apple Pear Salad Soup * Cream of Crab Soup * Soup of the Day read more

matchbox - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Service is fantastic! Ambiance is a sporty vibe, fun-filled, good for groups. Food is okay. For $34 All-You-Can-Eat Brunch and the opportunity to sample EVERYTHING, yes, you read that right, EVERYTHING, on the menu, within 2-hours, is a steal and downright criminal...but you won't be arrested, just FULL! For an additional $25, you can have All-You-Can-Eat Drinks. You can choose from Bloody Mary's, Strawberry Lemonade Margaritas, Peach Bellinis, Old Fashions, again, robbery. They keep the food and drinks coming. We sampled everything from the Pesto Chicken Pizza. Small sized vs personal. Fried Chicken Wings come with either Old Bay, Mambo Sauce or Buffalo. Can't go wrong with either. You get about 4 in the sample. Catfish is fried and seasoned to perfection. Comes with a side of bland and our initial serving was cold grits, as if they were pre-plated. The portion is about 2 full tablespoons, in a miniature 2.5 oz. stainless steel sauce round. Steak and eggs with potatoes is a slivered serving of steak, cooked to your doneness but unseasonably and tough. Eggs scrambled with Cheddar. Potatoes were small round home fries. 3, 6, 9 Burgers are Beef Sliders topped with a mound of shoestring Onion Rings. You can choose between a leg or breast for their Chicken & Waffle. The Waffle's, two (2) pieces of one (1) half (2 quarter pieces.) There's SO MUCH to choose from. We didn't even get to the Pancakes and French Toast offerings. Again, you have two (2) hours to Eat ALL You Can. In, the words of my Beloved grandmother, "Don't let your eyes become bigger than your stomach." Good for groups and those who are budget-conscious, who want to maximize their entire experience. read more

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We came here for a group lunch. Matchbox has lots of seating and is good for large groups. They had large tv screens showing the latest sports news. The atmosphere was lively during a weekday lunch. They also had WiFi available. They have a $15 lunch special where you can get a small personal pizza and a cup of soup or side salad. I ordered the grilled chicken and avocado sandwich ($19) which comes with a side of fries and a pickle spear. It was just okay. They serve shoestring fries - just like McDonalds, but not as golden and not as crispy. The sandwich had good structure and was filling, but the chicken was bland and dry. I could've used some more sauce. I think I'm used to Nando's chicken which is moister and full of saucy flavor. Other people at the table ordered the fish and chips ($24) which looked good - it came with two large, meaty pieces of cod and the same shoestring fries. Also on the menu - Matchbox now serves sushi! Service was sufficient but a little absentminded, particularly for drinks. Some people never got their water (I think she forgot) and drinks were never refilled - cups were empty. We were checked on a couple of times, but drink service was often overlooked. Food trickled out for our group. It came in about three waves. It was a reasonable wait (nothing offensively long), but it's always nice when the food comes out at the same time, or when some verbal acknowledgement is given to say that everyone's food would be out shortly. I would say food and service were average overall. read more

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Stopped in for the bread pudding. I was disappointed to learn it was no longer available or not available at this location. However, the waiter was amazing and made the visit totally worth it! It truly was the service that made this experience what it was and makes it a must return. read more

I've been a fan of Matchbox for many years. It has one of the best happy hour offerings in the DMV. read more

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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. read more

matchbox - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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, read more

matchbox - Ribeye is good! $38 - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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! read more

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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! read more

matchbox - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

matchbox - Hawaiian pizza - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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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. read more

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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 read more

matchbox - Classic Brownie - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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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. read more

matchbox - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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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 read more

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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. read more

matchbox - Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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

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Good location and menu but kitchen let me down. The good: The location is great between a bunch of awesome museums and near the capital bank arena. The menu is also good with brick oven pizza, traditional bar fare, sandwiches and salads. The bad: A good location and menu were let down by the kitchen, food was slow and when it did arrive it was the wrong item and overcooked. I ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and it came out as a plain fried chicken sandwich (or the hot sauce was unnoticeable) the chicken was a bit over cooked and dry with some burnt breading around the edges. The mediocre: I was seated at the bar and service was friendly and attentive though the bartender was issuing a lot more apologies to diners than should be required. The menu has a lot of easy options for the family and maybe the kitchen staff is new but I will be walking past this place for the time being. read more

matchbox - Crispy Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Matchbox has been one of my favorite casual eateries when I'm in the Washington, DC area. I love their mini burgers with onion strings which is one of their staple menu items. We ordered them in addition to roasted salmon, where we asked for mashed potatoes instead of butternut squash risotto as my cousin is allergic. For drinks, I had the caramel apple lemonade (apple infused vodka, lemonade, caramel syrup) & my cousin had the love boat cocktail (the love boat Bacardi silver rum, cinnamon syrup, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, pineapple juice), which were refreshing. We had the warm donuts for dessert which were freshly made & pulled apart like a croissant, flaky layers which were delicious with the chocolate & raspberry sauces. Service was warm & friendly. read more

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ALWAYS DOWN FOR A HOT, CHEESY, GREASY PIZZA * Price: Old Bay wings were $16 for 8, the 10" pepperoni pizza was $19, and a side of fries was $5. Cocktails are around $12-14, and the rest of the drinks are cheaper. * Food: I ordered the pepperoni pizza, and it was so hot and cheesy, straight out of the oven. It's thin crust, so keep that in mind if you're more of a bread person. The Old Bay wings were delicious, but wayyyy too pricey for the quantity. The fries are on the thinner side (crispy, but I prefer more potato). IF YOU HAVE A VERTICAL ID, THEY MAY NOT SERVE YOU ALCOHOL ANYMORE DUE TO NEW DC RULES. * Cleanliness/Setting: PLENTY of seating. There are so many TVs, so don't worry about missing a football or basketball game. The bar area is included as well. * Service: The hostess and server were QUICK and ATTENTIVE. As soon as we sat down, we got our waters immediately. Our orders were taken quickly, and we were fed QUICK. Great customer service. read more

matchbox - Pepperoni - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Love the ambiance. A little louder but expected since it seemed very socialable. Service was great! The Maryland crab dip was great! Just not enough bread! The pepperoni pizza was very good with lots of pepperoni The lemonade was perfect as well read more

matchbox - Pepperoni Pizza - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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No sign of a hostess when we arrived. Stood there for at least 5 mins unattended. There were 2 other families that walked in right after us just standing there waiting as well. Serval servers walked by and did not acknowledge us. After being sat, the server didn't show up for another 10 mins. My wife ordered the pear salad with chicken. I doubt there was 3oz of chicken for the added $7. I ordered the chicken sandwich for $19. It was very good, but it was like a large slider. Very disappointed at the portion size. I got the pear salad as a side and that was very good. My son ordered the French toast. It's deep fried bread, it tasted pretty good but the edges were very hard and we had to tear the edges off for him to eat the rest. It does have a nice atmosphere and there was a live saxophone player that was jamming out. read more

We decided to go to Matchbox after leaving the museum. We weren't able to get a table due to all tables being reserved, but we're able to be seated immediately at the pizza counter. Our waiter was very prompt with getting our drink and food order. We ordered a 14 inch pizza half with the pepperoni, hot honey and the other half with meatballs, chicken and pineapple sauce. The pizza was very good and our simple salad had an amazing white vinaigrette. I really enjoyed the pepperoni hot honey pizza with vodka sauce and the honey did not make the pizza too sweet. I would definitely visit again. read more

matchbox - 1/2 Pepperoni Hot Honey 1/2 meatball, chicken, pineapple sauce - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We came to this location after an event for brunch?!!!! I was shocked. I really really enjoyed my food. The mimosa tower, the spinach dip, the FT breakfast. It was 15 of us and almost everyone honestly seemed happy! One person didn't enjoy her pasta but me personally. I left happy and full. read more

I was extremely un impressed with the food and service of this establishment. We gone on a Friday same night that a concert at capital one arena took place. Our waitress was Nadia. While super nice she was extremely busy. And unable I think to provide service needed. They had her running a large area of tables and plus a portion of outside. Our order was messed up. The double bacon burger came well done when it should have been medium. We had to send it back because the egg was not fried hard enough and then came back still under cooked. The presentation of the chicken sandwich could have been better since I altered the request. She mentioned offering us a fried onions to taste but then bought us a side of fried onions that she changed us for. And my drink was forgetting about!!!! Had to get a manager to get it. As well as the wrong check being bought had to find the manager to print it again that took forever!!! I will not be back and don't recommend this place on a busy night. read more

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I was visiting the area and wanted pizza, so I decided to try Matchbox. I love a meaty pizza, so I ordered The Pig, which was loaded with pepperoni, ham, sausage, salami, and bacon, and it was super cheesy! Most of the toppings were underneath the cheese. I chose a 10-inch pizza, which was a good size if you have a big appetite or want to share with a friend. The service was excellent; my waiter was very attentive. The space was clean, relaxed, and private enough for each party to enjoy their own area. read more

matchbox - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Let me first say we loved out server Twin Myah not sure of the spelling of the name even tho she told us Service 10/10 Her recommendation was scallops 10/10 read more

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Well DAMN! We went to this Matchbox Penn Quarter location TWICE IN AS MANY WEEKS. Both times for a pre-game dinner before a Wash Caps hockey game at CapOne Arena so we were surrounded by our fellow loyal Caps fans and felt the love all around us. If you're attending an event (like a Caps game) at the arena and have the forethought to plan ahead, DEFINITELY MAKE RESERVATIONS. Don't think you won't need them - you will. I always say - if you can, why wouldn't you??? Matchbox is super convenient to the arena, blocks away walking distance so it's a great place to have a pre-event meal. We've been to Matchboxes in other locations in NoVA and this one in Penn Quarter is one of the best run of the bunch. Clean, inviting, a high energy and fun ambiance when it's packed to the gills - it's loud and boisterous but we wouldn't have it any other way (maybe it's just the rowdy but respectful Caps' fan energy - especially during OV's GR8 CHASE!). Service is exceptional. This place knows how to handle a pre-event crowd. We got seated within 10 minutes of our reservation. Management is visible and servers know their s***! They don't rush you to turn tables - they let you hang and enjoy, when you're ready to order, they're there at your service and the food comes out piping hot without an inordinate wait. Perfecto. And then POOF, everyone dashes out to make the event. Stellar staff. AND THE FOOD! Probably the best food over any Matchbox we've been to. Fresh, served piping hot and DEEEEEELICIOUS hands down. See my menu pics and vid. Prices? I meannnnnnnnnnnn....let's put it this way - pay Matchbox prices or go to the arena and pay $15 for a bottled water, $25 for a can of beer and $65 for gross disgusting arena hot dogs, chicken fingers or nachos. Take your pick. Everything is relative, amiright?!!! Party of 2, I had a 10" small pizza (Fig Proscutto - sooo good!!!) $19 and my buddy had the Sausage Rigatoni Pasta entree $24. He had a coke, I had 2 chilled glasses of a craft draft brew. We paid about $85 incl tax and tip. Wayyyyy cheaper (and wayyy more appetizing) than chowing down at the arena, trust me. Matchbox has and will continue to be our go-to for pre-game meals! JOB WELL DONE MATCHBOX PENN QUARTER! read more

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Matchbox is a DC staple. If you are visiting be sure to visit the location nearest you. This was my first visit to the Penn Quarter location. This location is just a block from the Capital One arena . Now ambiance, it's a little tight in there and the hostess wasn't the friendliest, but all is forgiven because of the food and our server- Maya B who was impeccable. We were a large party with a reservation and Mya B did her thang! She was very attentive, observant and polite. Now the food was a hit too. I didn't know they served brunch until 3pm, so we had a great selection from the menu. I had the crispy chicken sandwich. And based on the description with the egg salad topping, I was very confused and hesitant.. I had it prepared Nashville hot by the way. And one word comes to mind on first bite! Scrumptious! It was sooooooo good. I'm craving it as I'm writing this review. lol! It came with a side of fries. Those were average. I also had the ahi tuna tartare as a starter and it too was yummy. So over score, 8.8 and that's only because of my flat coke. I don't drink coke a cola often, but it's the burn that I was expecting but didn't get. Oh yeah how could I forget to mention our seating , this place is small and narrow ... we happened to be seated right at the door.. we were a party of 10.. did I mention it was cold outside . and the cold breeze would hit us every time that the door opened . It was a bit much a times. Matchbox should consider one of the cold door buffers rooms at the entrance. And if the manager that helped Mya B deliver the food to our table is reading this. Give that woman a raise! She deserves it. :) read more

matchbox - Tuna Tartare - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Went for brunch. Food was subpar compared to other locations. Our mini burgers were burnt and we ended up sending back our spinach dip and mimosas. There was no cotton candy machine and the waffle station was unsanitary. I recommend the Capitol Hill or Silver Spring locations read more

A very cool and chill vibe! A great menu with pretty standard (but very well executed) pub fare. The "pig" tavern pizza was excellent, and the crust was thin and crispy as it should be! The nachos were perfect, NOT the soggy mess that they can be, but still with plenty of the good stuff. The ribs were smoky and super tender with some kind of ginger garlic glaze. The drink selection was pretty decent, and happy hour pricing made for a much lighter bill. Service (the very friendly Manuel) was friendly and quick, the music selection was 80s to 2000s rock, and there were several big screens throughout the restaurant. This just might become your new favorite hangout. read more

The food was delicious are usually and the waiter was very nice and friendly, the restaurant itself was clean but the table next to us was rather rowdy. read more

Jose is great! The Food thought!!! The tartar sauce was definitely store bought. The cold slaw was warm and it was clear there was no care given in preparing it. The fish and chips was some of the worst food I've had in a long time. I pulled all of the fried batter off in order to eat the unseasoned edible parts of the fish. The batter was not thoroughly fried...dark on the outside gooey on the inside. The fries were semi warm, okay to eat. The dark stairway to the bathroom went 16 steep black steps down to a basement bathroom. Not sure how a person with physical limitations would get there. Jose was great though! The restaurant looks and feels dated. Not criticizing the décor, just telling you what I saw. Visiting DC but not visiting Match Box again. read more

I have no idea why this place is hyped up so much. Had dinner there tonight and the food was absolutely terrible. We had the mini burgers which were overcooked. I ordered the salmon and it was raw in a lot of places and was barely edible. The vegetables that came with it were not fresh. The only positive was the service. However I will not be back. read more

Stopped by Matchbox in Penn Quarter while exploring DC and decided to grab lunch. The place has a lively atmosphere and a good mix of people, which made it feel like a great spot to take a break. read more

Stopped here before a Wizards game and were lucky enough to get a table quickly and sat at the bar to enjoy happy hour pricing. It was a busy night so service was a bit inattentive, but food came out super quickly and was tasty. The restaurant is a lot smaller than the matchbox I've visited before when it was open near Potomac Mills Mall. The location was clean, had fun paintings on the wall and different types of seating areas. read more

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I'm so glad we stopped here after the holiday market. My kids were tired from the long lines and wanted something quick for dinner but I took a risk and stopped here. We were seated right away and ordered drinks. We ordered calamari for appetizers and then our food. It surprisingly came out quicker than I expected and it was as good too! My kids destroyed the pizza and the Caesar salad was good! We didn't order any dessert. There is a lot of room for football fans to sit and watch the game. There's also outdoor seating if you want to brave the cold but fear not they have heat lamps outside too. The portions were good and I for sure thought we would lose this match and take leftovers in a box. Let's just say we walk away with the W! Go check them out and see if you can take on the match! read more

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The Vibe was all that! Funky DJ pouingiur contemporary sounds fit for chilling, eating and dancing. No rap, just music. All black decor is calming and comfortable, from the ceilings to walls to floors. Good service, good (but way overpriced) drinks and great food. As you can see we enjoyed different foods! Not pictured, fried okra ( not a fan) and the crab cake, super good. I suppose this is a great spot but for date night, def not romantic. More fun and lively for celebrations and if you plan to propose, your mate won't hear a word. read more

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I love Mathbox but this visit was a little weird. I had a reservation but when I got there, there wasn't anyone at the host stand. We watched several staff members move around the restaurant and no one came over, even after noticing we were waiting. After what felt like 5 minutes, I asked a server if anyone was coming seat us. He said it was his first day but he'll ask if someone else could come over. When someone did, she sat us in a cozy little booth to the left of the restaurant. The restaurant wasn't super crowded but loud enough that you knew people were going to the Wizards game when they left there. The music could be heard but we could still talk to each other with no issues. We waited another 7-8 minutes before I stopped one of the servers who kept walking past and asked them to take our order. I asked if our food could come out soon because we were in on a time crunch and they seemed to be moving slowly. I got the lunch combo: a flatbread pizza (pepperoni & hot honey) and I caesar salad. I opted to add Italian sausage to mine because I like that. It was delicious! It's the perfect size lunch portion too and for only $14.99. The others I was with enjoyed their food as well, a smashburger with fries & a plain pepperoni pizza! My blackberry smash was tart, which I didn't mind, I'm just used to it being sweeter. All in all, I'd get it again but their service wasn't up to par. I should've had to ask to be seated or for my order to be taken. That's unacceptable! read more

matchbox - Pepperoni & hot honey flatbread - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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