matchbox Penn Quarter

4.4

571 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Good for groups

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.

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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

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 571 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

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Matchbox Penn Quarter offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Enjoy a wide range of dishes, including standout pizzas and flavorful chicken options. The location is ideal for a pre-theater or game meal. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a "great spot for pizza and a beer."

571 Reviews

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Mara
Dallas
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The space is a bit small but they’ve done the best with what they have. Our service and food were very good.
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Jessie
Washington DC
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. We had delicious mini burgers and pizza. But what stood out was the host and waitress could not do enough to accommodate us. Will definitely be back!!
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debra
Washington DC
188 reviews
vip
4.0
188 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dinner before the Caps game. Even though they were packed the service was pretty good and the food came out quickly. I had the Slamon and my friend the pizza. We both enjoyed out meal. My only complaint is that I ordered soup as an appetizer but it came out after the entre was served.
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Steve
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
There is a distinct odor in parts of this restaurant that resembles the smell of urinal cakes used in a men's room. All 6 of us at our table detected the unpleasant odor. Also, on a cold night like the night i was there there is a strong draft of cold air when someone enters or exits the restaurant. A vestibule is badly needed.
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Betsy
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a lovely brunch on 8 December. The pancakes were fluffy (and huge) but should have come with more syrup. The bacon had a maple glaze on it (delicious). Our waiter, Mya, was attentive and responsive. The All-American breakfast was very good. Plenty to eat and good service made for a nice morning.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food came out fresh. Service was good but slow.
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Nick
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
First table we were brought to didn't have chairs, then placed to the farthest one near the walk in fridge and stairs to the kitchen. Everytime someone came to the table it was someone new. After we got our food no one came by for over 30 minutes and couldn't flag anyone for the longest time. Were about to put money on the table and walk out, and finally flagged down someone's attention. Bizarre night. Food was fair, cheaper than what you'll find in neighboring restaurants in that area so a good spot for a low key date or hang out.
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Jen
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous evening with my dad—& our waiter definitely went above & beyond by helping me out of my jacket (the zipper got stuck). Our only complaint is that the music volume was a little bit too high.
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James
Greater Boston
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good pre-game meal at Matchbox … it was a full house, but our waitress still provided personalized and great service!
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lee
New York City
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was great - fantastic pizzas, a really nice salad, good cocktails. The spicy meatball pizza was especially good! We were frustrated that even with a reservation that request a quiet soot as we were bringing our 80yo mother, we got seated at high tops at the bar in a major artery for the wait staff, and the restaurant was both unapologetic and difficult about it. One we moved the table out of the artery (us, not them), and got her up onto the stool chair, it was fine. Our waiter was friendly and helpful, though very busy so a little less frequently available than we may have expected. But he was working hard and it was definitely doing his best to keep up.
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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 571 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 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

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

Offers

Social Hour Food + Drink Specials

Kids Eat Free on Tasty Tuesdays

Menu

What 571 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

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information