matchbox Penn Quarter

4.4

557 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Lively
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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
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

Experiences

Matchbox Penn Quarter Friendsgiving
$22.00 per person
Nov 22, 2024 - Nov 23, 2024
Join Matchbox for Friendsgiving on Friday, November 22nd and Saturday, November 23rd after 4pm. Celebrate the blessing of friends and family! We are offering a $22 meal that includes turkey, stuffing, green beans, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce, as well as half of bottles of wine - perfect with Friendsgiving dinner.

Offers

Social Hour Food + Drink Specials
Multiple dates available
Sun - 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Mon - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM, 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM,Fri - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM,Sat - 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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 - 9:00 PM,Mon - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 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 557 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

557 Reviews

K
Karen
San Francisco
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 13, 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 November 13, 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 November 8, 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 November 6, 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 November 2, 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 October 23, 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 October 23, 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 October 13, 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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Jason
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always the food, service and atmosphere were awesome!!
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Ann Marie
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pizza was amazing. The sauce the crispness the flavor sooo good. Our server was very nice! We had reservations and sat right away. Would definitely recommend,
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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 4.4 stars by 557 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 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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–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
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

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

matchbox Penn Quarter

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences