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    Matchbox

    3.8 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Sticky ribs
    Shari D.

    Came back to an old favorite and things have definitely improved! Service has gotten better, and the food is somehow tastier. We've come in for happy hour, dinner and brunch, all of the options were worth the visit!

    Strawberry lemondrop
    Donyiel C.

    I didn't even know this Matchbox was over here but it was a vibe and I'll be back. They even had a DJ playing! I sat the bar before going to a nearby restaurant for dinner. Seems like brunch had just ended. Service was a little slow but I only wanted a drink. I ordered a strawberry lemon drop and it was pretty good.

    14" Matchbox Meat Pizza
    Meka M.

    I stopped by Matchbox on Capitol Hill and had such a great experience! The pizza was absolutely delicious -- perfectly crisp crust, fresh toppings, and that great wood-fired flavor that makes every bite memorable. You can really taste the quality in their ingredients. The cocktails were just as impressive -- well-crafted, balanced, and served with care. Whether you're into something classic or want to try one of their signature drinks, you can't go wrong. The atmosphere was lively but comfortable, and the staff made me feel right at home. It's the perfect spot for a casual dinner, date night, or drinks with friends. Can't wait to go back!

    Mumbo wings
    Grant T.

    The Matchbox at Eastern Market, DC (Capitol Hill) Recently, I was walking around DC with my mom when lunchtime hunger hit us. After reviewing a few nearby options, we landed on Matchbox, largely because my mom had a craving for chicken and waffles. Unfortunately, that dish didn't make it onto the newly released menu. So, she pivoted to the fried chicken meal, which came with green beans and mashed potatoes. I, on the other hand, couldn't decide. There were too many tempting options left me paralyzed. In a moment of indecision, I hastily ordered the mumbo wings, a cup of cream of crab soup, and a guava lemonade. The décor was warm, well-laid-out, and inviting, so I was surprised by how quiet it was during prime lunch hours. When the food arrived, I instantly felt plate envy. My mom's fried chicken looked golden, crisp, and plentiful, with sides that appeared equally appetizing. My mumbo wings, however, were smaller and less flavorful than I hoped. Fortunately, the cream of crab soup was excellent, rich, creamy, and satisfying, and the guava lemonade was refreshingly good. One critique: given how light the crowd was, I expected a bit more attentiveness from the staff. While our food came out quickly, check-ins were scarce and service felt a bit detached. Recommendation level- mixed: * Food: Mixed -- some hits, some misses * Décor: High marks -- stylish and comfortable * Service: Could be more attentive Overall, a pleasant atmosphere and decent meal, but a few refinements could make the experience truly shine.

    Meat pizza -- not the greatest crust but good stuff on top!
    Rodger S.

    We were in the mood for hamburgers, so we came here. They were everything we'd been hoping for! My husband asked for onion straws instead of fries, & the waitress was accommodating.

    Mocktails Kind of Weekend!
    Fatu D.

    Surprised my friend for her birthday with MatchBox's unlimited brunch special. It was the perfect opportunity to sample some of everything off the menu! Their biscuits are always my go to and I was glad they were included in the brunch special as we ordered 3 batches between the two of us. Our favorites were the sweet chili salmon pizza for the novelty, shrimp and grits for its creaminess, and blueberry lemon pancakes for their sweetness. The caesar salad was nice and the side of catfish was the right portion size. All the food was worth the brunch price. And the service of the waitress was excellent. She was attentive to our needs and checked on our table frequently. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because the lighting at our table was awful. It effected the quality of our photos, bur an overall wonderful experience. I can see myself going back once a quarter for their brunches.

    Hannah H.

    About a 1-1.5: We had ordered here for a work lunch, and while navigating the online system was extremely difficult (slow loading, error signs, etc.), we were managed to submit for a pickup. We had ordered: +a couple of the Roasted Salmon entrees - this was supposed to be butternut squash risotto with cremini mushrooms, oven-roasted tomatoes, and shaved Parm; we had requested the goat cheese and arugula on the side, but this came in a small condiment cup in which the arugula and the goat cheese were already mixed together; in addition, the arugula was not fresh, and the goat cheese was hardly in existence +a Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo - with sun-dried tomatoes and cremini mushroom; the chicken itself was overcooked and super chewy; the side of garlic bread was extremely soggy from the heat, as it was not even packed separately, but put inside the container; there was a request for extra alfredo sauce, but the pasta were hardly dressed and dried out Service was friendly at pickup, but there was confusion on the order and it didn't seem to have been ready yet, even though we had arrived during the pickup time quoted. Not a great experience; we'd probably try another eatery the next time around. +greens are not fresh +overcooked proteins +soggy breads +customizations not adhered to

    Arancini
    Sara G.

    From the minute we sat down EVERYTHING was great! We were a group of 6 and our waitstaff, Charles was outstanding at keeping our drinks filled and bellies full! We ordered Arancini- it comes with 3 balls which is fine to cut in half, 4- 10in pizzas (hot honey pepperoni, garlic chicken, shrimp Alfredo, margherita) garlic chicken was the table favorite (shocked us all with how good it was), catfish and grits which was plenty to share with the fish lovers at the table- you would need 2 if everyone in your party loves fish, and all 5 desserts! Listing them in the order we loved them, s'mores, donut holes, apple crisp, chocolate brownie and finally the cheesecake. It was fun to try all of them but the brownie and cheesecake weren't anything special and we could have ordered 2 orders of donut holes and the s'mores and been just as happy. Fun place to go with friends where you spend time talking and grazing thru the meal!

    Free cheesy bread for new customers!
    J V.

    Chorizo eggs, grilled chicken on the taco bar were excellent! biscuits & strawberries amazing. Got a $5 reward by signing up with Thompson table rewards. Free cheesy bread for new customers!

    Shrimp & Grits  This was my least favorite but the flavor was all there!
    Mona R.

    This place was great! I love the atmosphere, service was friendly and professional, and they offered more food than I could eat lol They offer a bottomless brunch where you can eat w.e your heart desire for 2hrs. They also have a bottomless drink option that I took full advantage of! Will visit again next time I'm in town!

    Fløyd L.

    Was my first time stopping by. We received excellent customer service from Tracy T. There were so many food choices to choose from . The atmosphere is so beautiful and peaceful, totally recommend for a date. Will definitely be returning.

    Fried mac and cheese and Chicken Waffles
    Zakia J.

    This place was very good! Didn't realize that the fried catfish sandwich was beer battered but other seafood was fried differently. Wasn't a fan of that. The service was great, they were accommodating. The ambiance was nice, it was a vibe.

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    I came here during a vacation place is excellent! Love the yummy drinks, which is not often easy to find

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    Can't get enough of their pizza! Everything we have ordered has been top notch. Friendly service!

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    Rachel was an amazing bartender, she was courteous and professional. I highly recommend this location!

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    Silver Social

    4.3(252 reviews)
    0.8 miNavy Yard
    $$$
    Healthy dining
    Locally sourced ingredients

    My wife and I decided to come here before a Nationals game. We went and sat at the bar and were…read moreimmediately greeted by the bartender. She gave us some menus, some glasses of water, and also told us some things about the menu. We saw that they had a bottomless brunch option that allowed us to get bottomless mimosas or margaritas until 4 PM. We both decide to go with margaritas. For an appetizer, we ordered the PICKLING + MD BAY SEASONED WINGS , which were absolutely amazing! The hot honey really brought out so much flavor in the wings. For entrées, my wife ordered the super lump crab cake omelette, and I ordered the hanger steak and eggs. My wife's omelette was full of crab and was amazing! My steak was seasoned very well and was flavorful! Both of our entrees came with circle hash browns similar to Chick Fil A's which are my favorite! The food was absolutely delicious! The bartender made sure we got our money's worth and constantly refilled our margaritas whenever they got low. We ended up having about 6 margaritas each. This was an amazing brunch deal. The food was delicious and the customer service was excellent. We will definitely be back!

    Silver Social feels is a slightly elevated version of Silver Diner, just with a nicer setting. The…read morelocation is great and the stadium views are a plus. We went for brunch and there was a game scheduled at 4pm, so just be mindful...leaving was a whole situation. Traffic and crowds were not playing. Service started off strong, but slowly went downhill the longer we stayed. Orders were forgotten, the wait for food was way too long, and when it finally came out, it was wrong. My steak was cooked incorrectly and my eggs weren't even made the way I asked. At that point, I was over it and ready to go. And I have to say this...they allowed a dog inside the restaurant upstairs near the hostess stand while seating guests. I'm sorry but no. That completely turned me off. Overall, it has potential because of the location and views, but the service and experience need serious improvement.

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    Willowsong

    4.3(40 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    After visiting the tidal basin to enjoy the cherry blossoms, we walked to the Wharf area and…read morestopped by Willowsong for some local cuisine. Really enjoyed the local bass which had a crispy skin and was cooked at the perfect amount of tender. The cocktails were good and our server was friendly. The black squid ink pasta was good. The sweet potato pie was okay, potentially lackluster compared to the rest of the food. Loved the indoor / outdoor seating especially on a day that had beautiful weather.

    It was a beautiful day on the wharf, and my cousin and I were hungry. I checked Yelp to see if they…read morewere any ongoing happy hours, and this place crossed my radar. I had never been before, and he was seemed curious to try, so we stopped by. They have outdoor seating, but there was no service at the time, which was too bad because the weather was outstanding. The host is said we could take drinks out there, but not food. So we just opted for the bar. Thankfully, they eventually opened one of the doors real wide so the outdoor air was coming in and that was nice. Happy hour was going until 6:30, and I have to admit that some of these happy hour prices are regular prices at other places XD, but remember it's the wharf. And there was a time when happy hour there wasn't even a thing. So I got a glass of wine and yellowtail tacos with salad. I wasn't expecting the yellowtail to be fried, but it was fine. The salad was way bigger than I thought it would be. It was good. My cousin got the burger and fries... I tasted it and I think I enjoyed the burger more, haha. That smoked cheddar, whew! I found the fries to be pretty average. The ambiance of the place is very nice and I could see myself returning. Some other people at the bar got some amazing looking dishes too, but I know they were expensive XD.

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    Makers Union

    4.0(307 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Hats off to Yusef (my apologies if spelled incorrectly) and Lady Tamika .... They were amazing but…read moreeven MORE SO the food!! From the time my sis and I walked through the door there was warmth, hospitality and an overall great vibe!! Oh wait .... The sangria is made with Hennessy too!! My fave is the chicken ... it's clearly brined and fried incredibly well. Chef's kiss! Though the avocado toast, brussel sprouts and cornflake French toast were too yummy!! Listen comes, taste and see for yourself. -Cruz

    I truly cannot hype Makers Union enough. From the very beginning, everything was smooth. I was able…read moreto make a reservation for 22 people easily. The process was secure, the food and beverage minimum was fair, and once everything was confirmed, I felt completely set. When we arrived, our tables were already arranged and set up nicely. The space looked great and was perfect for a large group dinner. The only hiccup happened at the start. Our server briefly tried to seat another party at our reserved tables. They were part of a large group as well, just not nearly as large as ours. Once I let him know they were not with our party, he immediately moved them to their correct smaller table and everything was resolved quickly. Another small disappointment was that they were already out of the lasagna and the sangria, which was surprising since we arrived right at the start of dinner service. After that, the night went smoothly. Service was good, drinks came out fast, and food timing stayed consistent even with such a large group. If they have the braised ribs, you absolutely need to get them. Hands down one of the best dishes on the menu. Generous portions and full of flavor. The blood orange mule was decent and refreshing. The spicy margarita had great flavor, though I would have loved a little more heat. Still very enjoyable. Overall, Makers Union handled a 22 person reservation extremely well. Great atmosphere, solid service, and food that delivers. I would definitely return for another group dinner or celebration.

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    3.9(622 reviews)
    0.7 miNavy Yard
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    I wanted to take a moment to personally thank Tori for all the work she put into making our Staff…read moreRetreat / Holiday Event such a success. Tori's attention to detail, flexibility, and constant communication helped ensure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The staff truly enjoyed the experience--from the venue setup, menu, and the wine tasting. Your team's professionalism and hospitality did not go unnoticed, and we appreciate the care you put into creating a welcoming and memorable environment for our group. Thank you again for your partnership throughout this process. It was a pleasure working with you, and I look forward to collaborating on future events. Warm regards, Jackee

    I'd rate this a 3.5 if I could. It was definitely better than a 3 but not quite a 4…read more Great vibe. The staff were all great. The views were lovely. We got a Chef's Whim board which was fun and filling. We also got the Winemakers and Library flights. Our server was very knowledgeable about the wines. I'm not giving them 4 stars for a few reasons. I wish I could build my own flight because each flight choice had wines I didn't like. I also wish there were more menu items. And, the bench seating cushions were worn through almost to the stuffing which was really surprising that they would let them get that bad at a restaurant like this. That said, we had a great meal with a great server. I don't think we'll be back though.

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