matchbox Capitol Hill

Name: matchbox Capitol Hill
Address: 521 8th Street SE, Washington, DC, United States, 20003
Telephone: (202) 548-0369
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (992)

$30 and under

American

521 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Bubbling, thin crust pizzas, mini burgers, crisp salads, and craft cocktails...four great reasons to visit matchbox today. We’re Capitol Hill’s neighborhood gathering place for fun, upscale casual dining, with local, award-winning beers, broad spectrum wines, and handcrafted signature cocktails you won’t find anywhere else.

Located on the bustling 8th Street corridor of Barracks Row, our second location in Washington, D.C. was built out of love for the revered Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Our lofty mezzanine mezzanine accommodates 44 guests seated, or 30 guests standing, so there’s plenty of space for intimate dinners, private parties and get-togethers.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Pizzeria, Bistro
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
(202) 548-0369
Website
http://matchboxcapitolhill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We’re also the place to meet, laugh and enjoy great food with great company. From anniversaries to baby showers to corporate events to weddings, we have semi-private and private spaces to accommodate it all! Located on Barracks Row, two blocks from the Eastern Market Metro. The second floor mezzanine accommodates 44 guests seated, or 30 guests standing, reception-style. To start planning, please contact us at hello@matchbox369.com or (202) 548-0369.
Private party facilities
Whether you’re celebrating a personal milestone or planning a business meeting, matchbox has the perfect private space for your next lunch, dinner or cocktail reception.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
521 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
Cross street
H Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Eastern Market Metro
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Social Hour Food + Drink Specials
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 4:00 PM - 9:00 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
Mon - Thu - 4:00 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.

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What 992 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
3.8Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Matchbox Capitol Hill offers an inviting atmosphere perfect for brunch enthusiasts. With a "friendly, community-centered feel," it features a diverse menu including unlimited brunch options and standout dishes like cinnamon rolls and mini burgers. Despite occasional service delays, the "food, drinks, and customer service" are often praised as "top tier."

992 Reviews

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Charles VIP
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I’ve been a longtime fan of Matchbox since they opened their first location in Chinatown years ago. I had not been to the Barracks Row location in quite some time. I was really disappointed to see how much this location has really changed for the worse in terms of the clientele, general atmosphere, cleanliness, and service. Thankfully the food quality was still good. I do not plan to return to this location again.
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Cedric
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
4.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
All the food was great took a little time but when it came everything was good
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Bernadette
San Antonio6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing but it took a long time to come.
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Keita
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food selections were perfectly sized like Tapas portions. Drinks were flavorful and potent as well. The 2 hour seating time was more then enough to request all the dishes that we desired to try and repeat.
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Kevin VIP
Greater Boston20 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Came for dinner during happy hour. Ordered two drinks and an appetizer from the HH menu. Food came without the drinks. Drinks eventually came after nearly finishing the appetizer. The bar was not busy. Ordered two more drinks and a pizza. We were done with half of the pizza before the drinks arrived. The drinks took about 30 minutes - again the bar and restaurant were not busy. I would not go back.
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Kelsea
California Central Coast1 review
1.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
It wasn’t busy and the hostess completely ignored us and then when we told her we had a reservation she said she needed 5 minutes. Then I got a notification from open table that I “missed” my reservation. Our server was extremely slow for the level of business that evening. We ordered drinks and waited 20 mins for initial waters and drinks from the bar after ordering. We also had to track her down for the bill. And when my husband asked for Parmesan, it never came. I don’t usually complain on a busy night, but there were tons of empty tables and this was just straight being ignored.
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Winifred
Baltimore / Maryland5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, drinks and customer service was top tier
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Camille
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall good food. We went for brunch, great value. Sat outside and unfortunately the wait service was a bit slow. I think our waiter had tables inside, so often we were forgotten… but good food. Good priced drinks. Will go again and maybe try sitting inside to see if service is better
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Alyssa
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went around 10:45, and it was quiet—not busy. Our waitress, I believe her name was Tiffany, was great. Our food came fast, and we enjoyed everything we ate. We had the bottomless brunch and a bottle of champagne. Everything was great.
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Didi
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We were excited to try the Ultimate Brunch! However, the difference in price?! Why isn't the price consistent with each location? It advertised as $35 ... but, we paid $42?! Second, the way it works, could have been explained, a little better... I was expecting a little excitement, but we came around 1030am and it was barely a buzz... I even said, it was my first time🫤 The food itself, was good! The advertised coffee/lattes were in a can? Admittedly, I've been on extended medical leave, I wasn’t familiar with the product, I don't purchase iced coffee in cans. Lastly, we were told, ' No, To Go Boxes' ... I think this should be revisited... How does this help and/ or prevent Food Waste? We were then, intimidated about ordering, because we couldn't take leftovers! I would have left, if I wasn't disabled now. I was so excited to try this... I would reconsider with a GROUP ONLY! For 2 people, No! Unless, you're extremely hungry, hungover or on 'Green' pain meds... I wouldn't do it. I have enough stress with my new disability, I don't need to be stressed going to brunch.😑 ** I am also a business owner, I understand Theft... but, within reason, leftovers should be allowed.
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FAQs

matchbox Capitol Hill offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. matchbox Capitol Hill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 548-0369.

matchbox Capitol Hill is rated 4.1 stars by 992 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 8 times today

521 8th Street SE, Washington, DC 20003

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
H Street
Neighborhood
Capitol Hill
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
American, Pizzeria, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Eastern Market Metro
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://matchboxcapitolhill.com/
Phone number
(202) 548-0369
Catering
We’re also the place to meet, laugh and enjoy great food with great company. From anniversaries to baby showers to corporate events to weddings, we have semi-private and private spaces to accommodate it all! Located on Barracks Row, two blocks from the Eastern Market Metro. The second floor mezzanine accommodates 44 guests seated, or 30 guests standing, reception-style. To start planning, please contact us at hello@matchbox369.com or (202) 548-0369.
Private party facilities
Whether you’re celebrating a personal milestone or planning a business meeting, matchbox has the perfect private space for your next lunch, dinner or cocktail reception.

matchbox Capitol Hill

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Offers

Social Hour Food + Drink Specials

Kids Eat Free on Tasty Tuesdays

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Menu

What 992 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does matchbox Capitol Hill offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is matchbox Capitol Hill restaurant rated?

Is matchbox Capitol Hill currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information