matchbox Penn Quarter

4.5 (603)

$30 and under

American

750 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004

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2 people

May 14, 2025

May 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for groups
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.

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
Website
https://www.matchboxrestaurants.com/penn-quarter
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jose Santos
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
750 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004
Neighborhood
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 PM - 6:00 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 Tasty Tuesdays
Multiple dates available
Sun - 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM,Mon - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 9:00 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 603 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Matchbox Penn Quarter offers "good food at a reasonable price" with standout pizzas and friendly service. It's a popular spot before events at the nearby Capital One Arena. Despite occasional seating hiccups, the "friendly staff" and "delicious meals" make it a favorite for both locals and visitors.

603 Reviews

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Matthew
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was good. A little noisy in the dinning room. Was told they had no seating when I called but had plenty of tables.
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Jamie VIP
Los Angeles28 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Quick service and friendly staff! I highly recommend.
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Michael VIP
Washington DC17 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
During the NHL season Matchbox is one of my go-to spots given their location, good food and generally friendly servers. This view tested yesterday. Three buddies and I had reserved a high-top table in the bar area for pregame dinner and drinks. The confirmation we received reflected our wishes. When we arrived (2 min before our reservation time) the Manager informed us that no high-tops were available and that we would have to sit at a regular table. When we questioned how this was possible he claimed that seating was a only request and that he could not hold bar tables “for an hour“ even if they were reserved. He never apologized and to make matters worse would not give us the happy hour drink specials available at the bar even after I showed him our confirmation and tried to reason with him. This “Manager“ should not be in a client facing role. Our very pleasant and efficient server would make a far better Manager.
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Robert
Baltimore1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, good service, friendly staff and very affordable.
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Colleen
Atlantic City25 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great spot for lunch. Food was delicious. Service was ok.
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Matthew
Washington DC4 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was disappointing and average. Scallops were previously frozen and small (5 small scallops, a few mushrooms in a corn sauce), but served in a massive bowl which made it look even less that it was. We frequented this restaurant many times while living in DC, but with so many options, it’ll be our last.
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Taima
Washington DC16 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I will say that we went for Happy Hour and it was crowded. We sat in the bar area and the young lady that was supposed to go be the waitress kept disappearing. The bartender, Manuel, was great. He confirmed that there was actually a Happy Hour after the waitress told us there wasn’t one. There was another guy who stepped in and helped as well. He was great and attentive. If you go for Happy Hour, go early and check out Manuel
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A
Atlanta11 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Nice server but never came by to see if needed anything including more water
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Jennifer
Columbus11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a nice time. Friendly staff. Food was good. We loved the arancini!
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Karen VIP
San Francisco44 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great good before the Caps game. Did a good job of setting up a table for 7 as we had reserved. Great server too.
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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 4.5 stars by 603 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 18 times today

750 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
E St and 7th St
Neighborhood
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

matchbox Penn Quarter

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Social Hour Food + Drink Specials

Kids Eat Free on Tasty Tuesdays

Menu

What 603 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 reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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