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matchbox Penn Quarter, Washington, DC

matchbox Penn Quarter

4.4
4.4
586 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 31 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
Come and enjoy our 3.6.9 mini burgers, blazing hot pizzas, or any one of our chef-crafted dishes.

From its prime perch on bustling E Street NW in Penn Quarter, matchbox delights neighborhood workers, visitors, and residents with a casual, welcoming spot for a quick weekday lunch, lively happy hour, bottomless weekend brunch, and dinner for both date nights and groups. An expansive bar area with ample seating attracts sports fans and concert-goers heading to Capital One Arena, and boasts numerous TVs for game-day viewing as well. A definitive element of the matchbox dining experience is the custom pizza oven that fires up signature thin-crust pizzas within minutes, and its surrounding pizza bar that offers a front-row view of the action. Outdoor seating along E Street offers plentiful people-watching in warmer months.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Sports Bar, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 289-4441
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Santos
  • Neighbourhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Cross Street
    E St and 7th St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Social Hour Food + Drink Specials

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Sip sip hooray! Enjoy a special social hour menu every Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 pm in the bar. Gather around and let's get social over sips + bites.

    Social Hour Food + Drink Specials photo
  • Kids Eat Free on Tasty Tuesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.,Mon - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.,Tue - Thu - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Tuesdays are now the best day ever at matchbox! Kids 10 and under get a free 10" cheese pizza with the purchase of any adult entree when you dine in for lunch or dinner on Tuesdays. What a great way to enjoy a meal with your family! Limitations: Dine in only. One free kids' pizza per adult entree, 14" pizzas, burgers, or protein salads. There is a charge for additional pizza toppings.

What 586 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Matchbox Penn Quarter offers "fantastic pizzas" and a convenient location for pregame dining. Guests appreciate the "friendly service" and "reasonable pricing." While some find reservation handling challenging, the "delicious mini burgers" and "crisp wood-fired pizza" make it a popular spot. Ideal for a quick bite before events.

586 Reviews
  1. Cynthia

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Be careful when ordering brunch. Poached eggs are overcooked.

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  2. Sydney

    Baltimore

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great experience at the high top tables by the bar. Joia took excellent care of us. It was a great first visit for me and my dad. We shared a salad and a pizza. Joia made sure the salad was split before it arrived at the table. The food was very tasty. Very pleased with our overall experience.

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  3. Katherine

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We split the mini burgers and hot honey pepperoni pizza. Really great!

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  4. Lillian

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience except for the hostess who did not speak when we arrived or left. She definitely acted racist. No smile, no acknowledgment. We had to ask for a table of 5. She had major attitude. The bartender and server was nice and kind. Hostess should be fired.

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  5. Christine

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic pizza before A hockey game. Close to the areana

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  6. Karen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot pregame. Good service and good food. We'll be back!

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  7. Lupe

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was delicious but the service was subpar. Management was apologetic -sorry not sorry kind of way.

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  8. Donetta

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved everything about it…. I will be going back

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  9. Brittany

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great overall experience with customer service and food!

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  10. Taylor

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We sat in the bar area. They seemed to be understaffed when we arrived. My drink was way too strong. I got the Naughty List cosmo and it tasted like vodka with a splash of lemon juice. The pizza and Caesar salad were good. The buffalo wings were tiny with a ton of sauce and not a lot of meat. The bartender was on his phone in the kitchen for about 5-10 minutes which was frustrating as we were waiting on our bill to get to a basketball game. I hadn’t been to a Matchbox since they closed the Chinatown location, and this visit was a bit disappointing. I don’t think we’d go back.

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FAQs

matchbox Penn Quarter offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. matchbox Penn Quarter also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 289-4441.

matchbox Penn Quarter is rated 4.4 stars by 586 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for matchbox Penn Quarter

750 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    E St and 7th St
  • Neighbourhood
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Sports Bar, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Santos
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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