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matchbox Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD
matchbox Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD
matchbox Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD
matchbox Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD
matchbox Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD

matchbox Silver Spring

4.1 (451)
$30 and under
Pizzeria
919 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4402

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Bubbling, thin crust pizzas, mini burgers, crisp salads, and craft cocktails...four great reasons to visit matchbox today. Centrally situated in the Downtown Silver Spring Shopping Center, matchbox offers a warm and lively neighborhood gathering place with an aesthetic reflecting the Silver Spring community and its growth at the turn of the 20th century.

Comfortable dining areas featuring wood tabletops, leather banquettes, and raised booths, as well as a spacious bar area and flexible seating for large groups further emphasize the welcoming, energetic atmosphere that matchbox is known to cultivate at each restaurant. Anchoring the design is a wood-burning oven that catches the eye from any seat in the house as it fires up signature thin-crust pizzas within minutes.

In warmer months, patio dining is available under a pergola, lending an indoor-outdoor vibe to the setting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, American, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nathan Munro
  • Catering
    We're the place to meet, laugh and enjoy great food with great company. From anniversaries to baby showers to corporate events to weddings, we have space to accommodate it all!
  • Private party facilities
    We're the place to meet, laugh and enjoy great food with great company. From anniversaries to baby showers to corporate events to weddings, we have space to accommodate it all!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Silver Spring
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 451 people are saying

matchbox Silver Spring 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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Great for brunch

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Matchbox Silver Spring delights with "amazing food" and a lively atmosphere featuring a live DJ. Guests rave about the "scrumptious" brunch offerings and "excellent" service. The bottomless brunch is lauded as a "great value," with standout dishes like blueberry pancakes and fried mac and cheese. Ideal for vibrant, fun dining experiences.
451 Reviews
  1. Denecchi

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is amazing and the price point is a bargain for all you get to eat if you go for brunch. The service was decent. The staff works together. No one was overly friendly or excited to be there but the staff were consistent. The only thing for me that was too much was the volume of the music. They have a live DJ, the music choices were phenomenal, I love it. However, it was just too loud making it tough for conversation.
    matchbox Silver SpringResponded 4 days ago
    We're glad to hear you enjoyed our food and found our pricing to be a bargain! We appreciate your feedback on our service and the volume of the music. We strive to create a comfortable atmosphere for all our guests and will take your comments into consideration. Thank you for your review!

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  2. Carla VIP

    Washington DC99 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Was disappointed to see some of our old menu favorites were gone. No more ginormous meatball, crispy chicken and smoke and ? pizza. But a new favorite arose. The fried mac and cheese was delicious. The sauce used was scrumptious. My dinner mates also loved the crab and shrimp pasta, and the cheesecake. I know this is everywhere now, but $16 drinks are crazy. I just refuse to indulge.
    matchbox Silver SpringResponded 4 days ago
    We're sorry to hear that some of your old favorites are no longer on our menu. We're constantly updating our offerings to keep things fresh and exciting. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the fried mac and cheese, and that your dinner mates loved the crab and shrimp pasta and the cheesecake. We understand your concerns about the price of drinks and appreciate your feedback. Thank you for your review.

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  3. sierra

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing food! and the DJ was INCREDIBLE. definitely will be coming back again if they’re there!!!
    matchbox Silver SpringResponded 6 days ago
    We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and the DJ! Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thank you for your review!

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  4. Darlene

    Baltimore6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit on Mother’s Day. Had reservation and was seated immediately. Server was excellent. Very Friendly and responsive. Wish I remembered his name 🙁. He was great! The brunch food was delicious with a great variety of choices and the price point was quite reasonable . I enjoyed everything about this visit!! Oh, and I really enjoyed their musical 🎶 selections!
    matchbox Silver SpringResponded on May 12, 2025
    We're thrilled to hear that your Mother's Day visit was enjoyable! It's great to know that our team provided excellent service and you appreciated our brunch selection and music. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Thank you for the wonderful review!

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  5. Doreen

    Baltimore7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went today for Mother's Day, and we had a ball. Whomever came up with the concept of price, entertainment, and quality food is a genius! The DJ alone was a vibe! His playlist had the whole restaurant jamming. We danced and he was right there grooving with us. We ordered so much food, and the portions were hefty and fulfilling. Our server was right on time with orders and delivery. My only problem was, we were told no take outs, but i saw several people taking out and when I asked my server, she said they ordered from the regular menu although the regular menu wasn't available during brunch time. Other than that. I can't wait to go back with my friends.
    matchbox Silver SpringResponded on May 11, 2025
    We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic Mother's Day experience with us! It's great to know that you enjoyed the entertainment, food, and service. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends back soon. Thank you for your positive feedback!

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  6. Taniasha

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and our waitress was great will be back soon
    matchbox Silver SpringResponded on May 14, 2025
    We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service! Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  7. Mrs

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can appreciate a nice non overwhelming menu. The food was good and i actually was able to taste a few different options. The buffalo wings were bomb as well. The music was nice played a mixture of Reggae and R&B. We ordered the Hennessy Tower just enough for 4 ppl for 40$ which was a good. Last but night least this spot is in a convenient location! ( which I like) my overall review 9/10. Today was a great day !
    matchbox Silver SpringResponded on May 11, 2025
    We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our menu selection, food, and ambiance! It's great to know that our buffalo wings and Hennessy Tower hit the spot. We're also glad that our location added to your positive experience. Thank you for your high rating and wonderful feedback!

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  8. Don

    Baltimore1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    the food was pretty good, the service was average, but the mimosas was a bottle of champagne on the table (with no ice to keep it chilled) and a glass of juice for you to then mix into your champagne glass, so i was spilling juice on the table. But the absolute worse was the Dj playing the music so loud that it was hard to hold a conversation at your table. i mean, it’s cool to have music playing in the background, but it shouldn’t be in the forefront like it’s a dance club, that was ridiculous.
    matchbox Silver SpringResponded 4 days ago
    We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. We strive to create a comfortable atmosphere for all our guests, and we understand that the music volume and mimosa presentation were not to your liking. Your comments will be taken into consideration as we continually work to improve our guest experience. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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  9. Iris

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Cotton candy machine stopped working, the popcorn should have been kept up. It should be made know on the website that there is a 2 hour limit and that it starts even if your entire party is not there. I was not told that my entire party had to be present to be seated and I senior citizens who were handicapped for Pre-Mother's Day Brunch.
    matchbox Silver SpringResponded on May 14, 2025
    We're sorry to hear about your experience with the cotton candy machine and the popcorn. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration to improve our services. We also understand your concerns about the seating policy and the time limit. We'll work on making this information more clear in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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  10. Kaija

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! Our favorites were the blueberry lemon pancakes and the spinach artichoke dip. Due to a tabling issue, we were moved to another table after having already been brought our biscuits. Other than that, the customer service was great!
    matchbox Silver SpringResponded on May 4, 2025
    We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our blueberry lemon pancakes and spinach artichoke dip! We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the table change. Your feedback is valuable and we'll strive to ensure a smoother dining experience in the future. Thank you for your understanding and positive remarks about our customer service.

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FAQs

matchbox Silver Spring offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. matchbox Silver Spring also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (240) 247-8969.

matchbox Silver Spring is rated 4.1 stars by 451 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for matchbox Silver Spring

919 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4402

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Silver Spring
  • Hours of operation
    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
    Pizzeria, American, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nathan Munro
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We're the place to meet, laugh and enjoy great food with great company. From anniversaries to baby showers to corporate events to weddings, we have space to accommodate it all!
  • Private party facilities
    We're the place to meet, laugh and enjoy great food with great company. From anniversaries to baby showers to corporate events to weddings, we have space to accommodate it all!
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