matchbox Merrifield

4.1

1569 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Lively
Gluten-free-friendly
Neighborhood gem

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 1,569 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.1Service
3.9Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Matchbox Merrifield offers a vibrant dining experience with "very lovely outdoor seating" and "great service." While some dishes like the Cobb and salmon salads receive high praise, others find the food "too salty." The staff's attentiveness shines, highlighted by servers like Diego and Liz who enhance dining experiences.

1,569 Reviews

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Kimberley
Washington DC
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Liz was amazing and the salmon was great. The chicken sandwich was a little off, but still good. Loved the winter mocktails!
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Sandhya
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was very poor and slow. They put spicy sauce on a kids cheese pizza.
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Mackenzie
Washington DC
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food is just so/so. Some items are better than others. Watch out for undercooked pizza toppings.
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Samuel
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Music was too loud. Food was good. Service was great.
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Michelle
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Server was absent. Had to track him down at least 3 times for basic things that should’ve been brought with the meal or already on the table. Because I had two kids aged 8 and 11 they stuck us in a room way in the back of the restaurant with a bunch of other families with poorly behaved children. It was loud and there were tantrums all around us while my two kids sat in shock at how badly the other kids were acting. Very difficult to have any conversation with my kids let alone enjoy my food. And the food was not great. Mini burgers looked like two golf ball sized hockey pucks. Burned to a crisp. My pizza was a wet soggy mess. Yeah definitely a waste of time and money
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Mark
Washington DC
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
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
VIP
Washington DC
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
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
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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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 4.1 stars by 1569 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 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 1,569 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