matchbox McLean

matchbox McLean reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Karen

   Washington DC3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Only complaint is a noise level so loud that it definitely would scare away some customers.
   

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   Mercedes

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Bottomless brunch was amazing! Our server Yvonne was equally pleasant and her service was impeccable. We tried just about everything and nothing was short of perfection. We’ll definitely return for dinner and we’ll make sure we get Yvonne again.
   

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   Marvin

   Washington DC4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful brunch experience service and food amazing
   

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   arashene

   Washington DC12 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Uneventful This was not a traditional buffet albeit you can eat all you want within 2 hours you must order from the menu. I was under the impression after all th he reading and pictures that they had an omelette station etc. they did not Server was great welcome staff was great!
   

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   Devon

   San Francisco2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great Brunch, great value they just need better ice coffee options. Overall 8/10
   

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   Jason

   Washington DC4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   It’s a nice idea for the brunch but the service was entirely to slow and waiting for food to be brought to you for over 30+ min while the kitchen and waiters were in full scramble mode isn’t a good look.
   

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   Maurice

   Baltimore1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I don’t usually leave reviews, but our experience at Matchbox in McLean was disappointing enough that I felt compelled to share. We had an 11:30 AM reservation and were seated on time, but that’s about the only thing that went smoothly. From the start, our server was inattentive and borderline rude. He hardly checked on our table the entire time. His attitude came off as completely disinterested and unpleasant, which set a negative tone for the whole meal. We ordered the sharable biscuits and a side of bacon, which never came, and we never got glasses for the unlimited mimosas either. It felt like we were completely overlooked and forgotten. Overall, the service was shockingly poor, and it really overshadowed the food (what we did receive of it). There are too many great dining options in the area to waste time and money here. Definitely won’t be returning.
   

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   Joy

   Washington DC1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was very good overall, but the mini burger order ranged from raw to well done. Some guests in our party also commented that some of the food items like the potatoes and the catfish were not well seasoned.  The service was also pretty good though the water was never refilled.
   

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   Melissa

   Washington DC1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Went to Matchbox in McLean for the family style brunch. It was okay. The food assortment was alright and of decent quality. In my opinion it was lacking some of the fresher foods I like to see at brunch buffets like salads, fresh fruit, and maybe yogurt parfait. The spinach dip (served on a grilled bread) was probably the highlight along with the bottomless drinks for $25. I had several strawberry lemon drop martinis. We also ordered chicken and waffles which were made well. Aside from that we had the ultimate breakfast sandwich which was pretty good. Overall, it was decent. I wasn’t wowed. Our server was pretty good. She stopped by every few minutes to see if we’d like to put in another order (the buffet is all you can order, not traditional style). So we did truly feel like we had the opportunity to get our money’s worth. Would be awesome if the menu was more expansive.
   

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    Janay VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    If you’re looking for a great brunch bang for your buck good food and good drinks Matchbox is that brunch.
    

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