matchbox Merrifield

4.3

1565 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Kid-friendly

Bubbling, thin crust pizzas, mini burgers, crisp salads, and craft cocktails...four great reasons to visit matchbox today. We’re the neighborhood gathering place for fun, upscale casual dining, with local, award-winning beers, broad spectrum wines, and handcrafted signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else.

Overlooking Strawberry Park in the vibrant Mosaic District, our 40-seat patio offers outdoor dining and front row seats to Angelika Film Center’s outdoor screen and prime people-watching.

Inside, exposed pipes and warm brick line the walls surrounding 220 seats, all with views of the glowing wood wall, reclaimed from barn-wood from Rochester, New York. The private Barrel Room accommodates 50 guests and comes with plush booths, a wood-burning fireplace and private wine coolers to store your favorite vintages.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pizzeria, Breakfast
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(571) 395-4869
Website
https://www.matchboxrestaurants.com/merrifield
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Vekys Rodriguez de Lopez
Catering
From anniversaries to baby showers to corporate events to weddings, we have semi-private and private spaces to accommodate it all! The Barrel Room accommodates 50 guests seated, or 50 guests standing, reception-style. To start planning, please contact us at hello@matchbox369.com.
Private party facilities
Whether you’re celebrating a personal milestone or planning a business meeting, matchbox has the perfect private space for your next lunch, dinner or cocktail reception.

Location
2911 District Ave suite 120, Fairfax, VA 22031
Neighborhood
Merrifield
Cross street
Strawberry Lane & District Avenue
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Offers

Social Hour Food + Drink Specials
Multiple dates available
Sun - 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Mon - Tue - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Wed - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Thu - 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Sat - 3:00 PM - 9:45 PM
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 Tuesdays
Multiple dates available
Sun - 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Mon - Tue - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Wed - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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 1,565 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Matchbox Merrifield offers a charming atmosphere with lovely outdoor seating and attentive service. Guests rave about the "great service," with standout staff like Diego and Jay-Lianna. The menu features delicious options such as the chicken pesto pizza and salmon salad. Perfect for large gatherings, accommodating parties with ease.

1,565 Reviews

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Mark
Washington DC
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great except for burger which hd no taste. Our first table was near the front door and it was so cold you could not sit there without a coat. The manager was great and moving us to a new table.
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LindaM
Washington DC
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful lunch and great service from Liz our waitress.
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Pat J
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, good service good value in a comfortable environment
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Erica
Baltimore
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect spot for a casual birthday breakfast with family. The restaurant is very kid- and family-friendly. Our server was amazing and very attentive, especially to my gluten allergy.
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MLVP
Washington DC
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were great. I brought some guests here from out of the country and they enjoyed the food. Will come back again.
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Will
Washington DC
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Good start with the staff noting the request for a quiet table for two and finding a good locatio. Service was slow but friendly. Waitress noted it was a birthday but restaurant did nothing like offer a dessert or describe any specials. Calamari was overly crisp. Salads were decent. Pasta was overly salty with too much oregano. Crab cake was too salty. Overall the food was over-priced given the quality. Waitress forgot to bring the itemized bill - just took the card. Would not return if given the choice.
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Bruce
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Service was slow and the place was loud. Food was good but came out at different times
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Susan
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It was a birthday celebration which I noted in the reservation but no acknowledgement was given. That’s okay, but I was somewhat disappointed in the menu options and my entree was definitely underwhelming. Too bad.
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LindaM
Washington DC
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a group of thirteen for lunch. The service was amazing, thank you Liz! It was wonderful and are planning another lunch soon.
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Head
Washington DC
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our host was very attentive, courteous and professional. Kudos to him for making our dining experience relaxing.
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FAQs

matchbox Merrifield offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. matchbox Merrifield also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (571) 395-4869.

matchbox Merrifield is rated 4.3 stars by 1565 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2911 District Ave suite 120, Fairfax, VA 22031

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Strawberry Lane & District Avenue
Neighborhood
Merrifield
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pizzeria, Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vekys Rodriguez de Lopez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Website
https://www.matchboxrestaurants.com/merrifield
Phone number
(571) 395-4869
Catering
From anniversaries to baby showers to corporate events to weddings, we have semi-private and private spaces to accommodate it all! The Barrel Room accommodates 50 guests seated, or 50 guests standing, reception-style. To start planning, please contact us at hello@matchbox369.com.
Private party facilities
Whether you’re celebrating a personal milestone or planning a business meeting, matchbox has the perfect private space for your next lunch, dinner or cocktail reception.

matchbox Merrifield

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Social Hour Food + Drink Specials

Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays

Menu

What 1,565 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does matchbox Merrifield offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is matchbox Merrifield restaurant rated?

Is matchbox Merrifield currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information