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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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

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I went there for breakfast and it was bad. We waited almost 10 minutes for water. Not to mention their tiny menu. Plus they have NO TOAST HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE. read more

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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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

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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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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Great place to eat and watch a game. The bartender David was phenomenal and the food was delicious. The prices are good and the atmosphere was wonderful. I had the margaritas pizza and crab soup and they were both excellent. Definitely recommend! read more

Great customer service and fantastic good! We had the hot honey pizza and it was incredible!

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

Brayan provided outstanding service from start to finish. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was taken care of without us ever having to ask. He checked in regularly, kept our drinks full, and made sure our food came out correctly and on time. read more

The food was lovely! The buffalo wings and pizzas are truly one of the best in DC Matchbox is always my go-to restaurant and I love the service here! Diego especially, who was my waiter today. Keep up the good work Highly recommend this place, 10/10 read more

Matchbox is a great choice for a quick lunch, or a dinner with the family. Every time I have been in there, the staff always greet me with a smile and the service is impeccable. They have many options for food, although in my opinion, the pizzas are the best. The ambiance is very cozy while also being very polished...plenty of tvs and warm lighting, while also having flashy upholstery and marble table tops. I definitely recommend Matchbox to anyone visiting the Chinatown/Penn Quarter area read more

I had a great experience at Matchbox. The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The atmosphere was lively but still comfortable, making it a great spot for lunch, dinner, or drinks with friends. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Manuel was rlly nice and interactive with us. Can't wait to come back! 10/10 experience. Didnt get any food but I may come back for Trivia night on Thursdays. 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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Pentagon Mall service was horrible and both the general manager and manager have poor client service management. The staff is not properly trained. read more

best pizza, cocktails, pasta, service....perfect night. Thank you Josè!!! we had so much fun

I'll caveat this to say we didn't ask to speak to a manager regarding our service and opted to just leave and not cause a scene or miss our show at the theater. While we're a matchbox loving family we will likely not return to this location based on the service we received here. The host sat our party right away (in a booth that was probably too small for us; but I didn't bring this up so no real negative points for this) it was almost directly in front of the door and with the cold windy December air made for a less than stellar experience (not sure if adding in those heaters that pump air down would help or this is just a design flaw). It took a while for our server to greet us but she brought back waters quickly. Once she came back later to take our order we put in drink orders and then our food orders. Our food came out before drinks (2 peach Bellinis, strawberry lemonade, lemonade, and espresso martini). We had to ask the food runner about our drinks and they asked for the order again. The drinks came about 5-7 mins later (the same time as the last dish to the table-pancakes). The drinks were amazing... and honestly probably worth waiting for but I'm not used to food coming faster than drinks. We also never got to get a second order in for drinks... chicken and waffles was good... was missing the whipped butter but the chicken was delicious and the waffles were decent. We had been waiting for a check for quite a while before I went to the host stand to ask for some help. Later the server arrived with the itemized receipt and upon reviewing it there was a two dollar charge for adding baileys to the espresso martini (which I did not ask for). I'm not sure if the martini I had included it or not (like I said it was delicious Bruce unsure what the ingredients were after this blunder). I didn't bring it up and we opted not to wait to flag someone down and just left. read more

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

Excellent food, Jose our bartender was so helpful and couldn't do enough for us, advising what the different dishes were. Definitely recommend to come here for happy hour (in the bar area). Great place and lovely atmosphere. 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

We were huge fans of the Chinatown Matchbox, so were happy to see that it moved to Penn Quarter and we could once again experience our Matchbox favorites. It had been way too long since we'd been to DC. The mini burgers were actually better than we remembered. Didn't remember the grilled flavor that these had. I will say they are no longer showering the onion straws with Parmesan, but really didn't miss it. These were terrific, and three are perfect for the two of us to share. Because we also had to share a small half pepperoni, half spicy meatball pizza. Still pizza perfection! Loved every bite. And it was so good to see the delightful Twin Gals that are still working hard. Our high top table for two near the bar gave us a great view of the other great looking items coming out of the kitchen. read more

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The best service and really great pizza! The soup of the day was also great. The restaurant had an enjoyable and calm environment with music that wasn't too loud. Overall 10/10 experience, and I definitely recommend this restaurant!! read more

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

I Had a seat at the bar service was amazing both bartender manny and David took good care of me if you see them your in good hands

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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Matchbox failed to impress us on several levels. Host - when we reached the host, she seemed busy on her phone and made us feel that we were causing her inconvenience. It was Saturday night, she should be looking out to help customers rather preferred to chat on phone. Seating - we sat outdoors first but the heaters were not working. Finally, the server was able to find a heater that was working but not enough heating so we moved inside. Inside was moderately busy with casual ambience. Food - we ordered their famous sliders with onion rings. The meat patty was missing salt and the food was very greasy. I mean I ordered fried food, so at some level it was expected. But there should be an attempt to drain the oil before plating. Not impressed. Drinks - were slightly expensive but decent. My only complaint is when someone asks easy on ice, I expect less quantity but giving me glass much less than half filled was not expected. But I would drinks were ok, not bad. Service - our server was polite and attentive. Overall, our experience was not great. And with the limited menu options, I don't think I will be back. read more

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Food was AMAZING. Don't let the pictures deceive you. It doesn't look all that but wow oh wow it was DELICIOUS! Service was excellent. We sat down and waited for a long time for a server. But once we got someone to serve us. It was quick and smooth sailing from there. Note that our server turns out to be the bartender so understandable. On top of that the manager actually helped us out as well. Came by to check in multiple times which was awesome. (We didn't complain either and just waited until someone came, they just got that white glove service) Ambiance was great. They got TVs which was great. I got to watch the football game. read more

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Matchbox is a small, local chain restaurant that's basically a smaller, more local version of big chain restaurants. It's pretty good if you set your expectations accordingly. They have a decent happy hour from 3-6 PM M-F with discounted beer and appetizers. They offer $2 off 16oz beers or $3 off 20oz beers -- if you do the math, $2 off is the better deal. The beer selection is okay, with some local and some macro-craft. The service in the bar area is fine, but can be a little slow, since one bartender usually serves both the bar and the tables. On my most recent visit, I got the spinach and artichoke dip. I expected it to be fine but it was really good, with a nice layer of cheese on top, and recognizable chunks of artichokes in it that made it seem homemade. It came with good garlic bread slides. I was pleasantly surprised. I also got a large spicy meatball pizza, which was also good. They put a few larger meatballs on it, but they should really chop up the meatballs more into smaller pieces. A reasonable option in the Chinatown / Penn Quarter area, and surprisingly one of the only pizza places in the area. read more

matchbox - Spinach and artichoke dip - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Unfortunately the way we were treated is why I have to give a 1 star review. Online it says the place closes at 11pm. No where on their website does it say different either. We enter and get seated. The waitress gets our drinks and we look at the menu. 1 minute later she comes over and tells us they're closing soon and asks us to order. It was all rushed and we weren't even given an opportunity to leave. We randomly picked items off of the menu. As soon as our food comes, the waitress brings us pizza boxes and tells us to just put them somewhere for when we're done. The food was pretty good but I wish I had time to order and eat. We were rushed and they didn't even let us know until it was too late. read more

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A dependable go to. They have a nice wine selection and the burger is craveable!! Well-seasoned, big, and perfectly cooked to temp. The buffalo wings are also very good (crisped before sauced), but also extremely pricey. Everything else is good, but no real standouts beyond what I mentioned. Service is spotty. It's either stellar (especially the manager. I forgot his name but he's fantastic!) or not at all (which is why we met the manager. there was an issue, but he addressed it perfectly). Maybe it's time for a menu refresh? read more

We went there twice for their happy hour and had great drinks, service and food. The riblets and wings were so good! The read more

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

Look at my Google review profile and you will see I have never left a 1-star review anywhere. That is important here. I'm sure the manager or whoever reads this will try to counter this story below with a false narrative, so beware. It was my wife's birthday yesterday. We had an event nearby at 4:30. I made a reservation for 3:15 at this matchbox location. At 3:04 pm, I had friends show up early to check us in for our reservation. The hostess told them that our 6 person table wasn't ready, so my friends should wait at the bar. At 3:11 pm, I'm texting my friend. They tell me the restaurant hasn't gotten our table ready. The restaurant texts me at 3:20 pm and calls me at 3:21 pm (see the photos for proof) and I respond to the text to confirm we want the table. When I arrive, I see my friends at the bar. I am unsure why they aren't at our table. I stand patiently while the hostess talks to other guests. The place is busy, I'm not trying to be a bother. Eventually, I call the restaurant (see the photo) knowing that it might be easier than asking people without reservations if I can push in front of them. Places sometimes cancel your reservation if you're 15 minutes late. I didn't want that to happen because we were there. The hostess says, "You aren't here, so we gave away your table." I say, "I'm standing right in front of you" and start to wave at her. She sees me and says, "Well we contacted you and you didn't respond." Dear reader: this is FALSE. I walk up to the stand now to get some explanation and, hopefully, a table. Instead of trying to offer anything, the hostess continues blaming me saying I didn't respond to their calls or texts. I show her my phone, so she knows I responded AND the restaurant responded with "Great! We'll see you shortly." She ignores this and says, "Well, we called." You can see in the other photo they called at 3:21 pm which is 6 minutes after my table was supposed to be ready. I texted them at 3:22! I ask her why she didn't tell my friends she sat at the bar that the table was ready. They were sitting patiently at the bar, why didn't she get them when the table was ready? She has no response. The manager walks up saying they gave away the table and I should've responded to their text. Again, more blaming me. This should not have happened. I show him that I did respond. He looks at my phone, doesn't apologize for blaming me and being WRONG, and says, "Well, we gave away your table, so you will have to wait." My friends - still sitting at the bar because they were never called over - come to the hostess stand to ask whats going on. I explain that the hostess gave away the table. Of course upset because they were never told and were only sitting at the bar because she told them to, they ask why this happened this way. Instead of trying to be accommodating at all, the hostess then claims my friends WANTED to sit at the bar instead of getting our table?? This makes no sense. They clearly just didn't want to seat us. They say again that I didn't respond to the text, which is just shocking to me because at this point they both clearly know that isn't true. You can't fake facts. Maybe they kept saying this to make us seem irresponsible to the people waiting in line around us? Or maybe they were treating us this way because I'm a young black man and my friend who checked us in is Puerto Rican and Iranian? It wasn't lost on me that 99% of people in the establishment were white. I assume that kind of thing shouldn't matter in 2025, especially in DC, but it's hard to know for sure seeing how they were treating everyone else with kindness. So, instead of trying to accommodate us, offer us anything, or even lend us any compassion, the manager says, "We can get you a table in 30 minutes." With our event being at 4:30, I explain to my wife the situation. We frantically search Google to find a new place and leave. Our time at matchbox was the worst part of our day, and almost threw the entire thing off. 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

What a fantastic lunch! Finished the Whitehouse tour and then the Visitors centers and checked Yelp For a great lunch spot. This was it and it was delicious! Not very busy on a Saturday afternoon, menu looked great and the service was on point! Linens & a tall bottle of ice cold water was a great start. Our server greeted us immediately and took our order. The water was very good. I only drink water so it's a big deal to me that it tastes good. Food came 10 minutes later and it was hot, fresh & delicious! I enjoyed their hamburger & fries with a crisp pickle wedge. I would have preferred a slice of tomato vs. the tomatoes chutney type spread but it was still great! Their ranch was so good, BBQ was ok. Hubby ordered a side pear & walnut salad and the sliders. With a MOUND of freshly fried onions strings. So good! They offer a brunch menu on the weekends until 4 I believe. Absolutely epic sized portions from what I saw. Take the time to walk the extra 15 from the WH for this place. read more

matchbox - Burger & fries. Delicious! - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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