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matchbox Penn Quarter, Washington, DC

matchbox Penn Quarter

4.4
4.4
560 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (202) 289-4441
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Santos
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Social Hour Food + Drink Specials

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 15:00 - 21:00, 21:00 - 22:00,Mon - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 21:00, 21:00 - 22:00,Tue - Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00, 22:00 - 23:00,Fri - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00, 23:00 - 00:00,Sat - 15:00 - 23:00, 23:00 - 00:00
    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.

    Social Hour Food + Drink Specials photo
  • Kids Eat Free on Tasty Tuesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 15:00 - 21:00,Mon - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 21:00,Tue - Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00,Fri - 11:00 - 15:00
    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 560 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

NoiseModerate

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.

560 Reviews
  1. Maureen

    Washington DC

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    On a very busy night, our large group was handled really well and the food was perfect for a not easy to find something for everyone group.

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  2. Diana

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our pizza and burger was very enjoyable. Service was fast and very friendly without being on top of us all the time. Great pick for us after a Sunday matinee.

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  3. sheri

    Washington DC

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Good was good. Not too expensive for DC. Thought it was a good value.

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  4. Karen

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 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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  5. Steven

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 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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  6. Jean

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 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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  7. Catherine

    Washington DC

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 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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  8. Charlotte

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 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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  9. Michael

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 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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  10. Sara

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 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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FAQs

matchbox Penn Quarter offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. matchbox Penn Quarter also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 289-4441.

matchbox Penn Quarter is rated 4.4 stars by 560 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today

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Google Map for matchbox Penn Quarter

750 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    E St and 7th St
  • Area
    Penn Quarter
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:00–23:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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