The Pepperoni Hot Honey pizza scorched perfectly at Matchbox Penn Quarter--blistered crust, spicy-sweet kick, gooey cheese pull divine--paired with crispy chicken sandwich and bottomless brunch mimosas on the buzzing patio. Seamless happy hour timing amid theater crowds; portions generous for sharing. Neighborhood staple nailed it! read more

Inferior customer and culinary service. It took 45 minutes to get a single beer, and my chicken dish was overcooked.

Saturday night, February 28, We make a reservation for a sit down table as opposed to a highchair bar table. We are seated at a bar table. The manager, or what looks to be the manager, says I don't have a sit down table. I said, you offered a choice, I made a reservation for a sitdown table. He says, if I had a sitdown table I would seat you at a sit down table. I said, you don't have what we specified. Why not? He repeats the same thing, as if it was relevant, "if I had to sit down table, I would seat you at a sit down table." And then a third time. Passive aggressive. No apology, no round of drinks. He had tables, but he was saving them for larger parties. We were short on time so we stayed. I don't like those bar seats because they give me a backache. Which is what I have now. read more

Started to post a review but realized we were at the Capital Hill location- this is the review : Stood at the front without being acknowledged or seated for a while- that's with a reservation and them not busy. Should have left then. Maybe under staffed? Friday night and the place acted like they couldn't care less to have any business. Finally seated, ordered. Drinks took another inappropriate long period of time to arrive and when their in-house beer arrived (the Matchbox Lager) it was flat. The server actually noticed and said she would fix it and get me another then after another long wait she just came by and asked if I wanted something else. I chose water. Pizza arrived. This is not a pizza place, it is a place that also serves mediocre pizza. And if you have kids the sauce is spicy and it was too much for one of ours so he didn't eat. Spend your time and money somewhere else. Oh, and then the bill came and through some smoke and mirrors the bill shot up to $90 - for two pizzas three kid's sodas and my wife's Margarita. (The waitress said she removed the flat beer) - It is not at all clear on the screen that they are already including a 20% tip (we are a party of 5). Then they ask on the next screen after you swipe your card if you want to tip MORE. I tip always but it was just odd is what I'm saying. Other than a lack of hustle the server was ok and again- she did notice the flat beer without having to be told. In the end it's a Friday night out for dinner with my family in DC that I would never repeat. I wish we had walked out when we were not being noticed at the hostess station way back at the start of the night. For what it's worth the sliders that were delivered to a table near us looked amazing on the tray- order envy for sure. read more

2023 is here!!!! So here goes it....my first review in 2023 I was very impressed by the ambiance of Matchbox. I stopped in at lunchtime and I thought it seemed like a nice after work hangout spot. I ordered to-go at the bar so I was able to see a few drinks made and they looked yummy....I also saw several groups having a really good time at the bar - they even offered to share some of their appetizers. Nice gesture! I was definitely happy to see the pizza oven....ohhhhh! this should be a great crust! ooohhhh....the possibilities, the menu had lots of possibilities.... I didn't get carried away.... The pizza was good not as good as I thought...not the best pizza ever but fresh and the crust was chewy... I will go again - give it another try... read more

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The service was fantastic. We ordered pizza and had some bread as an appetizer. It was great. Despite it being quite busy, it wasn't too loud and everything flowed well. We were seated immediately and the food came quickly. The pizza was great, and the cocktails were amazing. read more

I brought my clients from overseas, who have mobility issues and don't speak English, to try the famous crab cake sandwich. Maria was incredibly kind--she seated them in the comfortable booth seats and made sure I could assist them with the server in English. Such a thoughtful person! Thank you! read more

The staff were professional and friendly, the food flavorful and beautifully plated. Definitely one of the best spots in town!

I discovered Matchbox at the Rockville location. When my girlfriends and I left an all-day concert, we decided to eat here because the concert venue had subpar food. You really can't go wrong with any of the dishes. I have tried many different dishes, and every time they are fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is cozy but still a little fancy. The service is always friendly and fast. Don't sleep on the pizza, it's what they are most known for. Highly recommend! dishes, read more

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Another favorite to try in DC! Great flavors and fun presentation. A great brunch spot with nice ambiance (we sat outside in the street patio) loved the feel of this place. Our waitress was fabulous and the food was delicious and moderately priced- especially for DC. Every dish tastes like it's their specialty! You can tell someone put a lot of thought behind the menu choices. We got the sliders which were piled high with delicious crispy onions, A fantastic chicken sandwich which was tender and juicy, the spinach dip was to die for! I order spinach dip everywhere I go and this is top 3 easily. We actually ended up ordering a second for our meal lol. Great place over all with a variety of tasty dishes! read more

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Food was exceptional. Trey was an incredible server! Whether you go with Pizza, the Burger, the Chicken Tenders, or the Table Bread you will not be disappointed! 10 out of 10! read more

Horrible service. Conveniently located but expect to wait at least 15 minutes before a waiter sees you, and then 1/2 hour for the second touch. read more

Whoever was working as manager and hostess on Saturday, March 22 ruined my day. They were rude and belittling to my friends and I. They gave away our reserved table even though we had friends there early to check in. They sent our friends to the bar and didn't tell them when the table was ready. I expected more from an establishment like this and really hope they do not treat everyone this way. Even if they made a mistake by giving away our table, I assumed they would do everything they could to get us another table. At least offer an apology. At least don't try to belittle us in front of other customers. The manager did nothing except told us to wait 30 minutes for another table. Keep in mind that the friends who arrived early had already waited 30 minutes at this point, so they would have had to wait an hour for a table we reserved and they showed up early for. I can't believe this happened. We had to leave and find another restaurant. read more

Don't get the chicken and waffles. Pizza is fine. 3 small little pieces of chicken for $26. It was $4.50 for one fountain coke. Go somewhere else. Service was pretty bad too. read more

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

Manuel was amazing, friendly, and an awesome bartender. 5/5!! Great service, food and the drinks were amazing. Definitely stop by if you have the chance! read more

matchbox - Ribs were and the drinks were awesome. Definitely come here if you have the chance. Awesome service, great food, strong drinks! - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

5 stars for service, 1 star for food, and maybe 3 stars for ambience? The place was loud and full. I can see it's popular. We got the sliders and a few drinks. Server was very nice and accommodating to my kids needs. Now for food, sliders were pretty tasteless. We needed a lot of ketchup and hot sauce to down them. Beef was completely bland and not seasoned with even salt and pepper. Onion rings were oily. It felt like we were eating oil. Quantity was a lot and we don't like wasting food so we didn't get anything else but I'd skip this place the next time I'm in town. read more

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

This is a tasty restaurant in downtown DC, a great location not far from the Metro Center and Gallery Place metro stops! We started with a spinach artichoke dip. It was fine but nothing special. It could have used some additional seasoning, and for the high cost, the number of tortilla chips was disappointing. The entrees were delicious! The fire smoke pizza had a perfect spice level, and the fresh basil on top was a wonderful treat. It really freshened the dish! The chicken Alfredo was also very tasty. The cream sauce was thick and luscious, although the chicken was just slightly not tender enough. The garlic bread was tasty too! The location is very convenient with a nice interior and a good playlist. The service was good too, as many other reviews have stated. read more

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First off I'm picky! There are not many sit downs near the Nation Mall and Matchbox was GOOD! The pizza has that thin, cracker, pizza oven crust. Just what makes a perfect pizza. We sat outdoors which is always another plus. read more

The pizza is very good. The complimentary bread was delicious. We got some sliders cooked to perfection. Clarance was the best waiter ever. Very kind and friendly. He went over the menu and made sure we got the best meals. Place is very roomy snd comfortable. Will be back. read more

I had the best time at Matchbox! The food was delicious-crispy pizzas, juicy sliders, and everything came out fresh and flavorful. The vibe was laid-back but lively, and the service was super friendly. Definitely a spot I'd go back to for a fun night out! Follow my IG account for Curated Google Maps list for brunch, happy hours, rooftops, parks, wineries & more in the DMV area: @yourdmvbestie read more

Female Host was rude and restaurant not clean. Host was very put out when we didn't want to sit by a crying child. We love kids but just wanted dinner. read more

Recently visited this location again. Yes, the food was good. Service was great. Our server was very nice and attentive. I had an issue with my pizza and she did everything one can do to make the customer happy but the main thing should have been if the company advertised something it should come that way in the first place. I ordered the fig and prosciutto pizza. I wasn't expecting the whole fruit on the pizza but some part of it yes. When the pizza came out I asked the server isn't there supposed to be some type of fig flavor and she said yes. And when I got home I remembered I never saw any blue cheese crumbles either! The pizza was still edible but I ordered that pizza because I wanted want was written on the menu. On another note this location is close to a metro stop if you don't want to drive into the city. read more

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

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I went for breakfast. It was easy to make a reservation and the place was practically empty. The staff were nice. I got a breakfast sandwich. The food wasn't bad but DON'T get the coffee unless you want water. The cold brew and warm coffee had no flavor at all. I went to the cafe down the block after. The cinnamon buns are ok. I've had better. The price wasn't bad for the DC area and you get an ok amount of food. I would go here again if I really need a place with open reservations for breakfast. read more

We walked in and stumbled into this gem just a few minutes walk from our hotel. The service was so welcoming as soon as we walked in. Our server Marissa was amazing. She recommended the crispy half fried chicken to me and it was perfection. I even complimented the chef. My dinner guest enjoyed his pizza and raved that he loved it. We opted for the chocolate banana pudding for dessert that was to die for. I also ordered the cinnamon buns but I thought it was in the tough side that our server was apologetic and exchanged it for another chocolate banana pudding and we were never charged for it at the end. Exceptional customer service. The ambiance was casual and fun inside. Great location. There's also seating outside available during the day. If we get another chance we would eat here again as we are curious for their other items in the menu. Great dining experience all around. read more

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Come here recently with a friend after having a bad experience at the old 14th location. I ended up getting the pear salad with crispy chicken as I didn't find the pizza items to be good at the other location. The salad was fine but at $26 it was insane. The service also sucked waited on water quite a few times. read more

Loved this place. We made a reservation and on 4th of July and although we were 10 min late due to that good DC traffic, we were still accommodated and sat in a timely manner which I appreciated. They were extremely busy that day and ran out of their frozen drinks that we really wanted to try, but we opted for other cocktails that were nice. Our cocktails didn't come to us until after we had gotten our food which is really my only complaint. The food was delicious and the pizza was exactly what I was craving. The dough and crust were perfect. I would prefer they use fresh prosciutto on the pizza i got but it was more like bacon bits and very sparse. Otherwise it was still good. My husband and kids both enjoyed their pizzas. The fried shrimp and fried calamari apps were both good. The calamari was nice and crunchy but not chewy. Our server was very nice and overall we had a great experience with good food. Would definitely come back if we are back in DC. read more

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Came here for happy hour after work. Good times. Food was great. Good drinks. Fast service. No complaints out of me. Highly recommend. read more

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Avo crab app was delicious and fresh, gluten free pizza was excellent. The salmon with green salad and the bistro burger were not good. Neither the salmon nor the burger were fresh - both proteins had an expired taste and smell. I had to send the salmon back. The server and GM were very nice about it and comped the meal. No complaints for how they handled the situation. The bistro burger came out medium rare and I should have asked for well done. Had to take it home and microwave it for doneness. Either way, there was a faint smell to the meat. We ate it and luckily no one got sick. Next time, we'll Just stick to the pizzas. read more

Spent my first time at matchbox with a friend from the area and was absolutely impressed! We were greeted and seated in the blink of an eye, and our server Melissa was so sweet. It was my first time, and my friend hadn't been back in several years (and had since become a vegetarian). We ordered a veggie pizza and it was delicious! Melissa brought over the cilantro jalapeño oil and gave it high praise - and we loved it! They seemed focused on effective service and connecting with customers, even though it was a crowded day. Fantastic experience! Will be back for sure! read more

A great restaurant experience! Seating was quick and easy. The server was pleasant and got our orders perfectly. Menu is not exhaustive. Simple American dishes- burgers, pizza and some pasta. The best item was the seared salmon salad! We did not try the cocktails or alcoholic drinks but they do have a great list. They also have a few deserts mainly cake and brownies which we did not try. read more

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I have been lucky enough to be able to come here for the last few months and enjoyed every time I dined. From T, Manny, Syria, Maya (Mariana), Mia, Joya, Julio and Ryan. They've all made me feel welcome and I enjoy their recommendations of food. So far, all of their recommendations have been fantastic. I'm usually a cheeseburger or chicken tenders type of guy (I'm literally a meme in real life), but because of them I've enjoyed different chicken sandwiches, the steak, ribs (I NEVER order ribs from restaurants, no exaggerating but this was the first time) and tacos. I've had really good conversations with them all (Ryan is the manager and often isn't near the bar but when he is, he's always super pleasant and makes time to talk). Sorry Ryan for April Fools (it was funny Nonetheless). There is a manager who doesn't take much time at all to talk to anyone and typically looks grumpy, never spoke to me much less introduce himself as a manager but he definitely stands out among everyone since everyone else smiles and is friendly, but don't let him discourage you. Such a great atmosphere otherwise. Not only that, but I've been able to bring my daughter here (8-years-old) and she enjoyed it too. She's a picky eater but enjoyed her selection. read more

Food was delicious and service was A+! We hand the burger sliders with fried swirly onions on top. Even though the sliders were small, the patties were cooked to perfection! Of course we enjoyed the onion swirls... those were fun & tasty! My husband and I also shared a frozen cocktail which really hit the spot and made for a nice pairing for our meal. This eatery is close to so many attractions in the DC area, so add it to your list, when you're visiting the city. It's across the street from the National Portrait Gallery. Hope you get to check them out!! read more

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

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Clarence was our server today and he was absolutely amazing! He was very attentive and helped answer my questions thoroughly. I have always been a major fan of Matchbox pizza and this is my favorite place to take friends or family when they're visiting me here. This is the best brick oven pizza place I have had and I hope they keep up the great work! I will absolutely be back again! read more

matchbox - Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Came here due to the good reviews w/ family. Place was pretty cool - good vibe, centrally located, etc. They took us early which was great, however experience from there was 'meh'. Wings were great, crispy, old bay seasoning and blue cheese was solid. Ordered a couple burgers, and shared a pizza. Burgers were solid - nothing amazing, and pizza was just ok as well. Service was also just 'ok' not horrible, but a little slow and they kept trying pick up plates before we were done and felt rushed. Prices were high (my opinion - not local, so may be normal) but was about $160 for the 2 burgers, app wings, small pizza, couple beers and drinks/tip. Overall - probably wouldn't go back - but my 2 cents. Seems to be a popular place, so might just be me. read more

Clarence was a great! He went above and beyond and made us feel like family. 1st time in DC and had a ball! Great food and Great service!

Food was so good and came so fast. Outside seating is nice and clean and right in front of the restaurant and service was super sweet and attentive. read more

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

Excellent pizza. Overpriced drinks. Stopped here after cherry blossom festival and parade. Was. Given a wait time but opted to sit at the bar. Bartender was quick and pleasant. Pizza thin and crispy and excellent. I had a virgin drink and friend had a real drink that she said tasted like it was a virgin drink. Her drink was $16 and mine $12??I think lol. We had a handful of fries to share for $5 and pizza and as around $10 for cheese and I believe $15 for the meat one. It's a sports bar atmosphere and pretty mediocre aside from the pizza which looked like most people were ordering . Pretty quiet mid day Saturday even though crowded. read more

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Went tonight for a bite to eat. Our server barely checked on us. I had to ask someone else about our food because it was taking so long (a chicken salad and burger sliders). When the food finally came out my salad was missing chicken. I sent it back and could see the kitchen guys putting their hands in the salad to see where the chicken was. I asked the manager to make sure they gave me a fresh salad he said they would. The salad came and was fine. The sliders were over cooked. I gave feedback to the waiter about his lack of attention but still tipped him 15%. About 20 minutes into the ride home my stomach started cramping. Yes food poisoning. From a salad. SMH . Feeling horrible. read more

I was in the District Of Columbia for work. A number of us are at this restaurant. I ordered a medium rare cheese hamburger plate with fries, coleslaw. Excellent. read more

We were looking for a place for a snack and beverage after touring the national gallery. This place looked promising on yelp and even more promising when we arrived. Service was incredibly slow and food was incredibly mediocre. We ordered two milkshakes and they arrived completely melted. It took more than 15 minutes for our beer to arrive and over an our for our food. No one ever came to check on us to see if we needed anymore drinks. So much for our quick snack. Avoid this place. read more