matchbox Penn Quarter

4.4

559 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Lively
Neighbourhood gem
Great for happy hour

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Sports Bar, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 289-4441
Website
https://www.matchboxrestaurants.com/penn-quarter
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Jose Santos

Location
750 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Area
Penn Quarter
Cross Street
E St and 7th St
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Offers

Social Hour Food + Drink Specials
Multiple dates available
Sun - 15:00 - 21:00, 21:00 - 22:00,Mon - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 21:00, 21:00 - 22:00,Tue - Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00, 22:00 - 23:00,Fri - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00, 23:00 - 00:00,Sat - 15:00 - 23:00, 23:00 - 00:00
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.
Kids Eat Free on Tasty Tuesdays
Multiple dates available
Sun - 15:00 - 21:00,Mon - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 21:00,Tue - Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00,Fri - 11:00 - 15:00
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 559 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
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Matchbox Penn Quarter offers a vibrant dining experience with a "casual atmosphere" perfect for any occasion. Guests rave about their "amazing pizza" and prompt service. The "brined chicken" and brunch options are standout favorites. Ideal for gatherings, its central location makes it a top choice for pre-theater meals.

559 Reviews

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Diana
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our pizza and burger was very enjoyable. Service was fast and very friendly without being on top of us all the time. Great pick for us after a Sunday matinee.
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sheri
Washington DC
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service. Good was good. Not too expensive for DC. Thought it was a good value.
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Karen
San Francisco
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our pregame dinner. Great spot before a Caps game
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Steven
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good experience at Matchbox. Went on a Caps game day so it was busy. Was seated at time of reservation. Served very quickly and food came out shortly after ordering. Food was very good and reasonably priced for location. Would recommend.
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Jean
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This restaurant is poorly run in terms of handling reservations. We waited 10 minutes to even talk to a host. Once we reached the desk , we heard the host tell the manager that she just sat a table with no reservations. They then told us they had no tables . If you want a restaurant that honors reservations, this isn’t it . I would avoid this place
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Catherine
Washington DC
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a 5:30 reservation for 6 people, before a Capitals hockey game at 7 pm. We were running late, but the hostess was very accommodating and managed to get us a table when we got there at 5:50 pm. Our food was served quickly and the pizzas were delicious. Very nice experience. Will definitely return!
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Charlotte
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food. Close to the arena. Friendly
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Michael
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for pizza and a beer before a Caps game.
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Sara
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food & drinks were all delicious. Additionally our waitress was absolutely fantastic, she was so fun & a joy to be around.
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Debra
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal sitting outside. Our server Mya was awesome. Highly recommend.
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FAQs

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

matchbox Penn Quarter is rated 4.4 stars by 559 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

750 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
E St and 7th St
Area
Penn Quarter
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 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
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.matchboxrestaurants.com/penn-quarter
Phone number
(202) 289-4441

matchbox Penn Quarter

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Social Hour Food + Drink Specials

Kids Eat Free on Tasty Tuesdays

Menu

What 559 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does matchbox Penn Quarter offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is matchbox Penn Quarter restaurant rated?

Is matchbox Penn Quarter currently accepting bookings?

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